2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.9L Diesel · ES18 CLS
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 60,036 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ES18 CLS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2024
- 60,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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ES18 CLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz Cls (ES18 CLS) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
ES18 CLS Mileage History
- 23/08/202242,407 mi
- 22/08/202350,704 mi+8,297 mi
- 04/09/202460,036 mi+9,332 mi
Average of roughly 8,667 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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