CarVerify

Free Car Check

J2 VHT

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,288 mi
Last recorded188,288 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 VHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 188,288 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 173,027 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 159,495 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Axle set (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 159,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Axle set (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 145,572 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))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 134,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes have minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres 3mm tread

brake fluid minimum

Pass 19 May 2018 99,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

bonnet release lever damaged

Pass 9 May 2017 61,606 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
Full Mercedes-benz Cls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J2 VHT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J2 VHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J2 VHT?

You can check the full history of J2 VHT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J2 VHT registered?

J2 VHT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is J2 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 VHT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J2 VHT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J2 VHT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.