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A23 RAD

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,927 mi
Last recorded96,927 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 RAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 96,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 96,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 94,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of both front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 90,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 81,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 64,791 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 64,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 58,558 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 58,557 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 53,817 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 43,233 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 18,516 miles

engine emissions too lean / clean for workshop equipment to measure / register.

under trays fitted to vehicle.

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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A23 RAD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A23 RAD, 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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What year was A23 RAD registered?

A23 RAD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is A23 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 RAD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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