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TNZ 838

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,796 mi
Last recorded31,796 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNZ 838
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 31,796 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 29,400 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 126,818 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 126,814 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 18,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 115,601 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 17,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 106,707 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 106,707 miles

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear inner edge 285/30R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn inner edges 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 16,558 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 100,294 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 14,356 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 10,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 96,195 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 96,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 9,708 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 89,226 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2018 82,770 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 4,986 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 77,609 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 64,868 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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TNZ 838 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TNZ 838, 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 TNZ 838 registered?

TNZ 838 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 December 2014.

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