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H17 FMS

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,135 mi
Last recorded75,135 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 FMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 75,135 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2025 72,906 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 72,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 81,215 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 64,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Dec 2024 64,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Nov 2024 75,047 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 55,572 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2023 55,572 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 70,357 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 46,713 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 66,706 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,584 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 61,607 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 38,802 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 18 Nov 2020 54,980 miles

Front Wiper blades slightly smearing

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 34,818 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 51,356 miles

Disc pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Nov 2018 28,961 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 39,455 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 39,455 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 22,473 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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H17 FMS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H17 FMS, 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 H17 FMS registered?

H17 FMS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 September 2014.

Is H17 FMS safe to buy?

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