2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · OM10 HOD
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 73,022 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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OM10 HOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 73,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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OM10 HOD 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 (OM10 HOD) between August 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OM10 HOD Mileage History
- 24/08/202351,248 mi
- 24/08/202351,248 mi
- 04/11/202467,723 mi+16,475 mi
- 13/01/202673,017 mi+5,294 mi
- 16/01/202673,022 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,078 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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