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3 BAK

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

258,328 mi
Last recorded258,328 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 BAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 258,328 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 258,290 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 244,862 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 294,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 200,448 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 199,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2022 167,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing From inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 129,907 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 129,902 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 100,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 100,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 87,044 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 63,389 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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3 BAK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 60,126 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 BAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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3 BAK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 May 2014.

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