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WV 2889

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,585 mi
Last recorded196,585 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV 2889
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 196,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 174,282 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 156,942 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 156,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 141,048 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 141,048 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CORD AND WIRE EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 122,556 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 122,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 98,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 77,790 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 77,790 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 61,953 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,149 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 53,713 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,661 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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WV 2889 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WV 2889, 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 WV 2889 registered?

WV 2889 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 April 2014.

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