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V18 DPC

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,505 mi
Last recorded98,505 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 DPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 98,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 98,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 94,398 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 86,670 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 77,217 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 77,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2022 65,175 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 63,701 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2019 46,764 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 46,764 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 40,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2017 39,401 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 32,746 miles

No smoke detected

Under trays 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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V18 DPC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V18 DPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V18 DPC registered?

V18 DPC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 January 2014.

Is V18 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V18 DPC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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