2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 2.1L Diesel · GY64 MDU

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA presents a stable and largely reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 17 April 2026 at 73,488 miles. The only recorded defect across the entire five-test history is a minor oil leak advisory noted in that latest test, classified as not excessive under item 8.4.1 (a) (i). This is a low-severity advisory rather than a failure point, and the fact that it has not previously appeared suggests it is a recent, minor seep rather than a chronic, worsening mechanical fault. The vehicle has passed every test it has been submitted for, indicating consistent baseline roadworthiness. The mileage accumulation is remarkably linear and typical for a twelve-year-old car. Between the February 2023 test at 54,155 miles and the April 2026 test at 73,488 miles, the car covered 19,333 miles in just over three years, averaging roughly 6,400 miles annually. The earlier record shows a similar pace, with 8,467 miles added between July 2023 and April 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, and the MOT intervals are broadly annual, suggesting regular use rather than prolonged standing. The record is sparse in terms of advisory volume, which is itself a positive indicator, though the limited number of tests means the full service history between these points cannot be verified from MOT data alone. The single recurring concern is the oil leak flagged in April 2026. On a Mercedes-Benz M270 or similar turbocharged four-cylinder engine found in this generation CLA, common sources include the valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket, or turbocharger oil feed lines. A prospective buyer should have the underside and engine bay inspected with the engine running and after a cold start to determine whether the seep has progressed to an active drip. Given the low mileage and clean structural record, there are no MOT-flagged concerns around suspension bushes, coil springs, brake components, or structural corrosion at this stage. Still, a physical inspection of the subframe, inner wing arches, and suspension mounting points for surface corrosion is prudent on any twelve-year-old vehicle, particularly one that may have spent periods stationary between uses.