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SL14 BZH

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,044 mi
Last recorded115,044 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 BZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 115,044 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2024 104,593 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 95,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2023 95,038 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 89,146 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 89,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 82,549 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 82,542 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 78,494 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 7 May 2019 64,113 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 64,113 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 46,849 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 46,849 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 29,547 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 29,547 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Undertrays fitted

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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SL14 BZH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL14 BZH, 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 SL14 BZH registered?

SL14 BZH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 May 2014.

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