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NLV 224

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,138 mi
Last recorded150,138 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLV 224
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 150,138 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 145,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 141,154 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 141,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 130,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 123,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 123,933 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 187,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 187,716 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 106,274 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 106,274 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 89,103 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 89,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

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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NLV 224 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NLV 224, 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 NLV 224 registered?

NLV 224 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 June 2014.

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