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FJ14 XEC

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,281 mi
Last recorded98,281 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 XEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 98,281 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 90,713 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 86,825 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 86,777 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 81,376 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))

emissions to low to register 0.01

Pass 21 Dec 2022 74,136 miles

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))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 74,134 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,023 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 61,846 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 59,539 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 Mar 2019 51,163 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,725 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 27,711 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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FJ14 XEC 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ14 XEC, 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 FJ14 XEC registered?

FJ14 XEC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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