2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · A8 MDA
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Jan 2014. Recorded mileage 192,667 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A8 MDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 192,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A8 MDA 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 (A8 MDA) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
A8 MDA Mileage History
- 01/09/2023171,932 mi
- 24/10/2024180,049 mi+8,117 mi
- 28/10/2024180,459 mi+410 mi
- 14/10/2025192,302 mi+11,843 mi
- 27/10/2025192,667 mi+365 mi
Average of roughly 9,622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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