2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · J29 XDJ
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 98,847 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J29 XDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 98,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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J29 XDJ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cls (J29 XDJ) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J29 XDJ Mileage History
- 05/12/202279,189 mi
- 05/12/202391,696 mi+12,507 mi
- 02/12/202498,692 mi+6,996 mi
- 26/11/202598,847 mi+155 mi
- 26/11/202598,847 mi
Average of roughly 6,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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