2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Petrol · 1516 UP
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 62,246 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1516 UP Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 62,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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1516 UP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz Cls (1516 UP) between September 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 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 (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
1516 UP Mileage History
- 10/09/202120,447 mi
- 17/09/202120,447 mi
- 14/09/202226,689 mi+6,242 mi
- 30/01/202328,305 mi+1,616 mi
- 27/01/202441,325 mi+13,020 mi
- 29/01/202441,489 mi+164 mi
- 02/02/202551,941 mi+10,452 mi
- 09/01/202661,408 mi+9,467 mi
- 17/06/202662,246 mi+838 mi
Average of roughly 8,767 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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