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G8 YYB

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,801 mi
Last recorded135,801 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 YYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 135,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2026 135,204 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect crack on previous weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2025 117,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner alloy wheel welded repair.

Undertrays obscuring view to some testable items.

Pass 26 Jul 2024 103,282 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2024 102,918 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2023 83,483 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 83,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 65,676 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 56,771 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 56,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 136,368 miles

N/S O/S FRONT LOWER TRACKCONTROL ARMS SLIGHT PLAY

N/S O/S REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMITS

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Aug 2019 33,784 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 33,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers fitted to vehicle

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 18,869 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 16,920 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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G8 YYB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc 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 G8 YYB, 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 G8 YYB registered?

G8 YYB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 November 2014.

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