2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.9L Diesel · MV68 RAU
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 114,973 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV68 RAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2026
- 114,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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MV68 RAU 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 (MV68 RAU) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 May 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Because of roadwheel (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fractured 3 places (5.2.2 (a))”.
MV68 RAU Mileage History
- 31/05/202363,390 mi
- 16/05/202476,563 mi+13,173 mi
- 30/05/202597,794 mi+21,231 mi
- 03/06/202598,026 mi+232 mi
- 04/05/2026114,973 mi+16,947 mi
Average of roughly 17,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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