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G5 WMT

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,555 mi
Last recorded156,555 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 WMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 156,555 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 152,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 146,448 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 141,255 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 137,508 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 137,508 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 127,894 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 127,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to wheel marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to wheel marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 111,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 111,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 93,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 93,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 77,617 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2018 77,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated pads low (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2017 53,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2017 53,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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G5 WMT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 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 G5 WMT, 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 G5 WMT registered?

G5 WMT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is G5 WMT safe to buy?

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