2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · Y3 PSA
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 95,587 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y3 PSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 95,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y3 PSA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls (Y3 PSA) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y3 PSA Mileage History
- 22/07/202283,550 mi
- 31/07/202387,841 mi+4,291 mi
- 15/08/202493,022 mi+5,181 mi
- 19/08/202595,586 mi+2,564 mi
- 21/08/202595,587 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,904 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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