
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Pass143,623 miles (+8,127)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 143,623 miles
- Test number
- 842838111095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,496 miles (+320)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 135,496 miles
- Test number
- 774924187300
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass125,961 miles (+9,901)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 125,961 miles
- Test number
- 902890278733
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass110,564 miles (+7,612)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 110,564 miles
- Test number
- 296342974178
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
Pass84,315 miles (+34,144)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 84,315 miles
- Test number
- 327080482015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,171 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 50,171 miles
- Test number
- 428882791072
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass41,905 miles (+15,351)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 41,905 miles
- Test number
- 393534880083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,554 miles (+9,476)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 26,554 miles
- Test number
- 402151859087
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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