2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Petrol · MCH 435
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 56,818 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MCH 435 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 56,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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MCH 435 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 (MCH 435) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MCH 435 Mileage History
- 20/09/202329,031 mi
- 12/09/202437,679 mi+8,648 mi
- 11/09/202547,640 mi+9,961 mi
- 12/09/202547,642 mi+2 mi
- 09/09/202656,818 mi+9,176 mi
Average of roughly 9,352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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