2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · LR18 XJY
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 41,610 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR18 XJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 41,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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LR18 XJY 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz Cls (LR18 XJY) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LR18 XJY Mileage History
- 18/03/202430,824 mi
- 20/03/202430,847 mi+23 mi
- 26/03/202535,139 mi+4,292 mi
- 25/03/202641,609 mi+6,470 mi
- 01/04/202641,610 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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