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CL51 JAM

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,309 mi
Last recorded69,309 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL51 JAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 69,309 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 64,031 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 64,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,104 miles

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

nail in osr tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2023 59,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nail in osr tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2022 53,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,163 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 49,161 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 44,738 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides are corroded in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides are highly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 40,201 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 26,943 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 25,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jan 2017 21,386 miles

Front Brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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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CL51 JAM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc 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 CL51 JAM, 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 CL51 JAM registered?

CL51 JAM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 January 2014.

Is CL51 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL51 JAM 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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