Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Mercedes Benz Cla?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Mercedes Benz Cla?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Mercedes Benz Cla?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2014 Mercedes Benz Cla vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

44% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2014 Mercedes Benz Cla reliable?

Based on MOT data from 4,853 vehicles, the 2014 Mercedes Benz Cla has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Mercedes Benz Cla?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Mercedes Benz Cla are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (52.7% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (52.2% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (25.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Mercedes Benz Cla?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz Cla (2014)

4,853 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.4% first-time pass rate

2014 Mercedes Benz Cla

CarHunch analysed 4,853 real MOT records for the 2014 Mercedes Benz Cla. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 CLA passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average—84.4% versus 80%—which suggests reasonable baseline reliability, but nearly 44% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making this a genuine buyer concern worth investigating on any used example. Petrol and diesel versions perform almost identically, both hitting around 84.5% pass rates.

These CLAs are running at modest mileage for their age (67,500 median), yet they're averaging 1.7 failures and 9.3 advisories per test, indicating that mechanical and wear issues crop up regularly despite relatively low miles. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension and brake components, since the high dangerous-defect prevalence suggests these areas are prone to deterioration.

The 2014 Mercedes Benz Cla has a decent first-time pass rate (84.4%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

84.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

43.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.7

Over 9.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

68k

Middle half: 52k–86k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 9.3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 4,853 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 4,853 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 52.7%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 25.6%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 15.8%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Lighting 10.4%

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Based on MOT data from 4,853 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 43.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (63%)	3,067	84.2%	1.72
Petrol (37%)	1,786	84.7%	1.67

Colour Breakdown

Based on 64,873 Mercedes Benz Cla vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 29.6%

19,209

White 27.6%

17,907

Grey 22.2%

14,431

Silver 8%

5,174

Red 6.9%

4,447

Blue 4.5%

2,923

Purple 1.1%

692

Bronze 0.1%

Green 0%

Gold 0%

Brown 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Mercedes Benz Cla vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

67,536

typical

52,291

low mileage

85,969

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Mercedes Benz Cla vehicles fall between 52,291 and 85,969 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 52,291 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 52,291–85,969 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Mercedes Benz Clas sit.

⚠ Over 116,058 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Mercedes Benz Cla — Still on the Road

Almost all 2014 Mercedes Benz Clas are still on the road.

Strong survival — 4,060 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.7

Avg failures per vehicle

9.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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