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S30 PAA

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,806 mi
Last recorded103,806 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 PAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 103,806 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 136,966 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 95,893 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 135,182 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 95,893 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 87,546 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 133,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most balljoint (in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 87,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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 26 Nov 2022 129,142 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 129,142 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 82,111 miles

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 8 Nov 2021 117,019 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 128,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,561 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 127,114 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 126,593 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 90,172 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 126,031 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 48,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2018 125,427 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 125,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 35,720 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 122,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 111,255 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 94,878 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 93,029 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,300 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 75,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 63,842 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,606 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S30 PAA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 S30 PAA, 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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S30 PAA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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