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Check by VIN: 1G6AX5SX1E0153004 — Cadillac CTS 2013

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Market data updated 05.10.2026

Cars / Cadillac / CTSFree report · 08.10.2026
Cadillac CTS, photos from the listing
CADILLAC · CTS · III GENERATION · 2013
Cadillac CTS
2013

petrol · All-wheel drive · Automatic

Listing activeMykolaivUS market
Asking price4 900 $−8 850 $ to the market median
Mileage166 000 kmin the listing · 06.2026
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

What it means

Unknown:

02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

6 campaigns for Cadillac CTS 2014 model year. By model and model year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
03Listing photo

How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

15 photos listing
Shown 5 of 15.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2013

Listing (active)

Today

price 4 900 $ · 166 000 km · listing active

05Market price

Where this price sits among similar cars

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price is lower than usual for similar cars: cheaper than 95% of listings.

Below market
Asking price4 900 $this car
Median of similar listings13 750 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−8 850 $cheaper than the market median · −64,4%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 5 are cheaper than this car, 95 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−41%2010
−39%2012
this car's year2013
+11%2014
+12%2015
+22%2016

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −39% · year newer — +11%.

06Mileage

What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage166 000 kmin the listing
For age+9%to the same-age median (153 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
166 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 13 000 km more · +9%
153 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 13 years
this car has 29 000 km less · −15%
195 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
08Cost of ownership

What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year1 790 $≈ 6 700 ₴/mo
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 13 y)
27%21 600 ₴≈ $481
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · premium class
27%21 400 ₴≈ $477
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
23%18 500 ₴≈ $412
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine typical displacement · premium brand
20%16 000 ₴≈ $357
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
3%2 600 ₴≈ $58
80 100 ₴≈ $1,785total per year · ≈ 6 700 ₴/mo (≈ $149/mo) 77% cash23% depreciation
61 600 ₴≈ $1,373cash costs · ≈ 5 100 ₴/mo (≈ $114/mo)everything except depreciation
18 500 ₴≈ $412depreciation · ≈ 1 500 ₴/mo (≈ $33/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 13 750 $ · rate 44,86 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 13 800 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast% — difference from the value now
10Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

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Status
As of08.10.2026check date
VIN1G6AX5SX1E0153004
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Cadillac CTS 2013

1G6AX5SX1E0153004
RegionNorth America1st character: 1
CountryUSAWMI 1G6 · General Motors
Model year201410th character: E
Plant011th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–31G6 · WMImanufacturer and countryUSA · General Motors
  2. 4–8AX5SX · VDSbody, engine, trimCTS
  3. 91 · check digitvalid
  4. 10E · year code2014
  5. 110 · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17153004 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format and check digitDecodes as: USA · GENERAL MOTORS LLCValid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year6 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

MakeCadillac
ModelCTS
GenerationIII generation
Production year2013 · 13 years
Enginepetrol
DriveAWD
GearboxAutomatic
BodySedan
ColourGrey
12Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

6 campaigns for Cadillac CTS 2013

by model and year
Seats · 2Electrical equipment · 2VisibilityTransmission
Seats№ 18V595000check VIN
Campaign description

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the body control module, disabling the automatic activation of the heated seat when the vehicle is remotely started, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for the recall is 18286.

Visibility№ 14V253000check VIN
Campaign description

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, through February 26, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off with wiper functionality left on and the wipers then become restricted, such as when covered in ice or snow, and the vehicle's battery goes dead and needs to be jump started, upon being jump started, the wipers will be inoperative.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2104. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14157.

Seats№ 14V446000check VIN
Campaign description

SEATS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.

Transmission№ 14V338000check VIN
Campaign description

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket on the transmission shifter or the bracket on the transmission.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure the cable is properly seated at the transmission and shifter brackets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early August 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14179.

Electrical equipment№ 14V394000check VIN
Campaign description

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.

Electrical equipment№ 14V614000check VIN
Campaign description

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM’s number for this recall is 14515.

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
13Data completeness

What the report is based on

As of 08.10.2026.

  • Listingpublished 08.06.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 08.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available
14Conclusion

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Cadillac CTS 2013 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Cadillac CTS 2013: VIN 1G6AX5SX1E0153004, production year 2013, mileage 166k km, petrol engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $4,900. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Insight: The car is over 10 years old — the condition of key units and rust affect price and risk the most.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $9,760 to $18,100 with a median of $13,750, and this offer is below the market: 64% under the median. This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history.

Insight: The price is abnormally low — a higher risk of hidden problems.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 0, transfers — 0, plate changes — 0, years in the registry — —. The latest recorded operation: on —. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: One registration history with no re-registrations logged. History before import may be incomplete.