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WJ14 YMV

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,536 mi
Last recorded91,536 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ14 YMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 91,536 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall torn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 84,812 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 77,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,803 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 61,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 59,232 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 59,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 13 May 2019 49,541 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 49,541 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,429 miles

Emissions too lean to measure.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres need to be changed ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,889 miles

Engine emissions too lean to measure

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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WJ14 YMV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WJ14 YMV, 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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WJ14 YMV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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