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2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · EK18 OAO

EK18 OAO

2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 65,377 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
Year / Origin
2018 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
65,377 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
2143cc
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EK18 OAO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
  • 65,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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EK18 OAO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Oct 2026, 18:08
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz Cls (EK18 OAO) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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EK18 OAO Mileage History

  1. 16/01/202342,563 mi
  2. 12/01/202450,770 mi+8,207 mi
  3. 11/01/202555,480 mi+4,710 mi
  4. 21/01/202665,377 mi+9,897 mi
  5. 21/01/202665,377 mi

Average of roughly 7,568 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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