2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.9L Diesel · ME53 KKY
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 54,125 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ME53 KKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 54,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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ME53 KKY 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 (ME53 KKY) between May 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 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: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
ME53 KKY Mileage History
- 30/05/202343,430 mi
- 31/05/202343,430 mi
- 14/12/202347,101 mi+3,671 mi
- 13/12/202450,340 mi+3,239 mi
- 12/12/202554,125 mi+3,785 mi
Average of roughly 4,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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