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Y14 CJL

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,246 mi
Last recorded94,246 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY14 CJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 94,246 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 85,787 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 85,566 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 81,596 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 81,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 78,190 miles

light corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Pass 19 Apr 2022 74,414 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 70,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 66,710 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 59,494 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 52,765 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,077 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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Y14 CJL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y14 CJL, 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 Y14 CJL registered?

Y14 CJL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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