2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · CL51 MCZ
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 73,319 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CL51 MCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 73,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CL51 MCZ 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 (CL51 MCZ) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CL51 MCZ Mileage History
- 17/05/202352,490 mi
- 18/10/202358,229 mi+5,739 mi
- 12/06/202461,547 mi+3,318 mi
- 30/05/202573,316 mi+11,769 mi
- 03/06/202573,319 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 10,173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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