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FXZ 5098

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,895 mi
Last recorded144,895 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXZ 5098
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 144,895 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 133,090 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 122,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 107,707 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,944 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded above rear axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 92,944 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded above rear axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,615 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 69,978 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 53,392 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 53,392 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken at bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake effort low, recommend adjustment to nearside.

Fail 23 Nov 2018 53,391 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken at bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn excessively on inner edge, exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Park brake effort low, recommend adjustment to nearside.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 34,580 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip in centre of windscreen (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 34,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip in centre of windscreen (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 27,922 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 27,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FXZ 5098 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXZ 5098, 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 FXZ 5098 registered?

FXZ 5098 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 February 2014.

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