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P18 MDS

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,617 mi
Last recorded129,617 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 MDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 129,617 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Subframe bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Subframe bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 129,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Subframe bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Subframe bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 125,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 121,507 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 121,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 104,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 83,794 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 83,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,091 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 66,091 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,986 miles

screw in o/s/r tire tread area

Pass 7 May 2019 37,701 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 26,679 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 20,021 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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P18 MDS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P18 MDS, 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 P18 MDS registered?

P18 MDS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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