
Mercedes-Benz CLC
White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc
L18 AJMMOT history
L18 AJM is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz CLC first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,083 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 115,083 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,191 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 AJM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLC
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 AJM was last recorded at 115,083 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Oct 2024: 107,690 miles, lower than 108,831 miles on 6 Nov 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 115,083 miles · 4 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,191 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 115,083 miles
- 2024 – 107,690 miles
- 2023 – 108,831 miles
- 2022 – 97,225 miles
- 2021 – 93,380 miles
- 2020 – 86,938 miles
- 2019 – 81,896 miles
- 2018 – 74,517 miles
- 2017 – 57,458 miles
- 2016 – 44,675 miles
- 2015 – 39,161 miles
- 2014 – 32,929 miles
- 2013 – 27,490 miles
- 2012 – 21,564 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.10mm & worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.10mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.10mm & worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside side repeater light intensity slightly reducedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted weld repair
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,083 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 115,083 miles
- Test number
- 519161159257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.10mm & worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.10mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.10mm & worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside side repeater light intensity slightly reduced
Fail115,083 miles (+7,393)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,083 miles
- Test number
- 435184391987
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.10mm & worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.10mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.10mm & worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside side repeater light intensity slightly reduced
Pass107,690 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 107,690 miles
- Test number
- 823918593956
- AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater LED dim
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Fail107,690 miles (-1,141)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,690 miles
- Test number
- 517331249364
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater LED dim
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass108,831 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 108,831 miles
- Test number
- 425220288465
- AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Fail103,831 miles (+6,606)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,831 miles
- Test number
- 589940626807
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass97,225 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 97,225 miles
- Test number
- 405586297424
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in suspension
Fail97,222 miles (+3,842)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,222 miles
- Test number
- 447290087278
- DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear nearside (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear offside (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in suspension
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,380 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 93,380 miles
- Test number
- 892603750794
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust hanger missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
Fail93,378 miles (+6,440)1 dangerous8 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,378 miles
- Test number
- 374163244419
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust hanger missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
Pass86,938 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 86,938 miles
- Test number
- 233786646164
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail86,938 miles (+5,042)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,938 miles
- Test number
- 246757015322
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward most suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward most suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass81,896 miles1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 81,896 miles
- Test number
- 626637823360
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint boot slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted weld repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted weld repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail81,896 miles (+7,379)1 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,896 miles
- Test number
- 962239667886
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint boot slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted weld repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted weld repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass74,517 miles (+108)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 74,517 miles
- Test number
- 754832666885
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted weld repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail74,409 miles (+16,951)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,409 miles
- Test number
- 550547152471
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted weld repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass57,458 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 57,458 miles
- Test number
- 422030605996
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail57,458 miles (+12,783)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,458 miles
- Test number
- 987172567600
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass44,675 miles (+5,514)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 44,675 miles
- Test number
- 387077268635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,161 miles (+6,232)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 39,161 miles
- Test number
- 317291807149
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.49mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,929 miles (+5,439)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 32,929 miles
- Test number
- 899462904308
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass27,490 miles (+5,926)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 27,490 miles
- Test number
- 168504303336
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront wipers poor
- NoteService due warning on dash
- NoteSlight play in both front wheels
Pass21,564 miles (+12)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 21,564 miles
- Test number
- 936135012305
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNear side front tyre cracking
- NoteOff side front tyre cracking
Fail21,552 miles2 dangerous1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,552 miles
- Test number
- 168248502392
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNear side front tyre cracking
- NoteOff side front tyre cracking
- NoteSrs warning lamp illuminated
Questions about L18 AJM
- Does L18 AJM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 AJM is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L18 AJM?
- The MOT on L18 AJM is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 AJM done?
- L18 AJM was recorded at 115,083 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 7,191 miles a year.
- Has L18 AJM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 AJM has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 AJM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L18 AJM find?
- L18 AJM passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.10mm & worn on outside edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.10mm, and 3 more.
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