2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · 2 RJL
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 122,091 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2 RJL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 122,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
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2 RJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cls (2 RJL) between February 2017 and February 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
2 RJL Mileage History
- 21/02/201731,371 mi
- 06/03/201842,454 mi+11,083 mi
- 06/03/201951,826 mi+9,372 mi
- 10/03/202061,431 mi+9,605 mi
- 11/03/202168,246 mi+6,815 mi
- 08/03/202278,290 mi+10,044 mi
- 06/03/202387,910 mi+9,620 mi
- 06/03/202387,914 mi+4 mi
- 12/03/202499,445 mi+11,531 mi
- 06/03/2025110,470 mi+11,025 mi
- 25/02/2026122,089 mi+11,619 mi
- 25/02/2026122,091 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,068 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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