2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · R70 AAH
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2014. Recorded mileage 81,593 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R70 AAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
- 81,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R70 AAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cls (R70 AAH) between January 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
R70 AAH Mileage History
- 16/01/202478,058 mi
- 19/01/202478,079 mi+21 mi
- 13/07/202479,433 mi+1,354 mi
- 19/08/202479,455 mi+22 mi
- 16/08/202581,593 mi+2,138 mi
Average of roughly 2,234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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