2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 2.1L Diesel · E23 LKY
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA (2.1L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 89,680 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E23 LKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 89,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
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E23 LKY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla (E23 LKY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 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 (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Body component insecure exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
E23 LKY Mileage History
- 19/10/202277,811 mi
- 11/10/202383,129 mi+5,318 mi
- 24/10/202486,450 mi+3,321 mi
- 28/10/202589,680 mi+3,230 mi
- 30/10/202589,680 mi
Average of roughly 3,916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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