
Mercedes-Benz CLS
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 4,966 cc
K18 TJAMOT history
K18 TJA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 28 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 32,742 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 32,742 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,708 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 TJA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 28 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 TJA was last recorded at 32,742 miles on 20 May 2026, 6,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 25,998 miles · 16 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,744 miles
- Average per year
- 1,708 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 32,742 miles
- 2025 – 25,998 miles
- 2024 – 24,712 miles
- 2023 – 23,366 miles
- 2022 – 21,973 miles
- 2021 – 19,850 miles
- 2020 – 18,927 miles
- 2019 – 17,427 miles
- 2018 – 15,660 miles
- 2017 – 14,352 miles
- 2016 – 13,365 miles
- 2015 – 12,190 miles
- 2014 – 10,220 miles
- 2013 – 8,983 miles
- 2012 – 7,512 miles
- 2011 – 6,953 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Headlamp washers in-op
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass32,742 miles (+6,744)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 32,742 miles
- Test number
- 685618369271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,998 miles (+14)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2026
- Odometer
- 25,998 miles
- Test number
- 941851355184
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp washers in-op
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail25,984 miles (+1,272)2 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,984 miles
- Test number
- 346179852919
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator top hose
- AdvisoryHeadlamp washers in-op
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass24,712 miles (+1,346)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 24,712 miles
- Test number
- 733511870632
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass23,366 miles (+1,393)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 23,366 miles
- Test number
- 738262632353
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass21,973 miles (+2,123)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 21,973 miles
- Test number
- 162230959991
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on wing mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass19,850 miles (+923)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2022
- Odometer
- 19,850 miles
- Test number
- 530317106921
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Cylinder head bungs leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass18,927 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2021
- Odometer
- 18,927 miles
- Test number
- 317659412651
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail18,927 miles (+1,500)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,927 miles
- Test number
- 190664423274
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass17,427 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 17,427 miles
- Test number
- 817918109466
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail17,427 miles (+1,767)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,427 miles
- Test number
- 137662565133
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass15,660 miles (+1,308)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 15,660 miles
- Test number
- 895943196518
- AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass14,352 miles (+987)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 14,352 miles
- Test number
- 231062630834
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim wheel buckled (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has damage to inner side wall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has damage to inner side wall
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass13,365 miles (+1,175)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 13,365 miles
- Test number
- 871705242884
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryWiper blades worn
Pass12,190 miles (+1,970)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 12,190 miles
- Test number
- 376429565067
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside front tyre has damage to inner side wall
- NoteOffside front tyre has deep cuts to inner side wall
Pass10,220 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 10,220 miles
- Test number
- 579002874079
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteDeep cut to offside rear tyre tread
- NoteOffside front tyre has a deep cut to tread
Fail10,220 miles (+1,237)2 failures1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,220 miles
- Test number
- 325712874049
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteDamage to nearside front inner tyre wall
- NoteDeep cut to offside rear tyre tread
- NoteOffside front tyre has a deep cut to tread
Pass8,983 miles (+1,471)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 8,983 miles
- Test number
- 637027783094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,512 miles (+559)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 7,512 miles
- Test number
- 189630792423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,953 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 6,953 miles
- Test number
- 545285201181
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about K18 TJA
- Does K18 TJA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 TJA is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K18 TJA?
- The MOT on K18 TJA is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 TJA done?
- K18 TJA was recorded at 32,742 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,708 miles a year.
- Has K18 TJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 TJA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on K18 TJA ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on K18 TJA find?
- K18 TJA passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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