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AE53 WLS

2014 Mercedes-benz Cla

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,311 mi
Last recorded45,311 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cla63,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCla
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 45,311 miles
Fail 25 May 2026 45,311 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking and perished and starting to go out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and perished and starting to go out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2025 38,884 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 May 2024 34,223 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 34,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 32,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing possible slight distortion of inner tread blocks 225x40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre inner wall showing signs of runflat damage and tyre also has possible slight distortion of inner tread blocks 225x40x18

front lower undertray incomplete / damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2023 32,992 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted after market number plate surround has sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing possible slight distortion of inner tread blocks 225x40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre inner wall showing signs of runflat damage and tyre also has possible slight distortion of inner tread blocks 225x40x18

front lower undertray incomplete / damaged

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Nov 2022 27,804 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 27,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 23,537 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 21,180 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 19,333 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 19,333 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 15,898 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 11,009 miles

o/s/r tyre has hole in tread (no cords showing)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 11,009 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre has hole in tread (no cords showing)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cla?

Based on 441,092 MOT tests across 69,789 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
7,467
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
69,789
On UK Roads
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AE53 WLS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cla in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Cla models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 63,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Cla typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE53 WLS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cla, first registered on 27 October 2014.

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