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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

L18 EONMOT history

L18 EON is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 19 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2023.

L18 EON black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2024
Mileage
170,109 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 EON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 EON was last recorded at 170,109 miles on 5 Jun 2023, 10,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,056 miles · 21 May 2022
Between the last two tests
10,053 miles
Average per year
10,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 170,109 miles
  • 2022 – 160,056 miles
  • 2020 – 156,098 miles
  • 2019 – 146,795 miles
  • 2018 – 143,623 miles
  • 2017 – 135,496 miles
  • 2016 – 125,961 miles
  • 2015 – 116,060 miles
  • 2014 – 110,564 miles
  • 2013 – 102,952 miles
  • 2012 – 91,818 miles
  • 2011 – 50,171 miles
  • 2010 – 41,905 miles
  • 2009 – 26,554 miles
  • 2008 – 17,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,109 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component in the area of power steering rack/pipe connections (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,109 miles (+10,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    170,109 miles
    Test number
    103260949246
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component in the area of power steering rack/pipe connections (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass160,056 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    160,056 miles
    Test number
    192424390420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail159,964 miles (+3,866)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,964 miles
    Test number
    535220568541
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass156,098 miles (+23)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,098 miles
    Test number
    286948366381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight lens cracked
    • AdvisoryChip windscreen
  5. Fail156,075 miles (+9,280)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,075 miles
    Test number
    271325967330
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight lens cracked
    • AdvisoryChip windscreen
  6. Pass146,795 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,795 miles
    Test number
    249042045071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail146,744 miles (+3,121)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,744 miles
    Test number
    849026079249
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass143,623 miles (+8,127)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,623 miles
    Test number
    842838111095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,496 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    135,496 miles
    Test number
    774924187300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,176 miles (+9,215)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,176 miles
    Test number
    171251291348
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened cracked (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened cracked (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass125,961 miles (+9,901)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,961 miles
    Test number
    902890278733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,060 miles (+5,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    116,060 miles
    Test number
    619211975108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
  13. Pass110,564 miles (+7,612)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,564 miles
    Test number
    296342974178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,952 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,952 miles
    Test number
    919396953165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail102,952 miles (+11,134)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,952 miles
    Test number
    708084253146
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass91,818 miles (+7,503)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    91,818 miles
    Test number
    405097972168
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic sill covers
  17. Pass84,315 miles (+34,144)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,315 miles
    Test number
    327080482015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,171 miles
    Test number
    428882791072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,171 miles (+8,266)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,171 miles
    Test number
    148200891487
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass41,905 miles (+15,351)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,905 miles
    Test number
    393534880083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,554 miles (+9,476)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,554 miles
    Test number
    402151859087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,078 miles
    Test number
    944531278065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 EON

Does L18 EON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 EON expired on 4 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 EON?
The MOT on L18 EON expired on 4 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 EON done?
L18 EON was recorded at 170,109 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2023, an average of 10,046 miles a year.
Has L18 EON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 EON has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 EON 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 L18 EON find?
L18 EON passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; power steering component has slight seepage from a component in the area of power steering rack/pipe connections.

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