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Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc

L18 JHLMOT history

L18 JHL is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz CLC first used on 16 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,607 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 JHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLC
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 JHL was last recorded at 113,607 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,607 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,607 miles
  • 2024 – 109,677 miles
  • 2023 – 105,850 miles
  • 2022 – 100,354 miles
  • 2021 – 95,653 miles
  • 2020 – 90,084 miles
  • 2019 – 83,191 miles
  • 2018 – 67,281 miles
  • 2017 – 50,028 miles
  • 2016 – 38,231 miles
  • 2014 – 23,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,607 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,607 miles
    Test number
    393881222794
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  2. Fail113,607 miles (+3,930)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,607 miles
    Test number
    825058804800
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  3. Pass109,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,677 miles
    Test number
    195627749053
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  4. Fail109,677 miles (+3,827)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,677 miles
    Test number
    895745057712
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  5. Pass105,850 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,850 miles
    Test number
    149118218092
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail105,782 miles (+5,428)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,782 miles
    Test number
    709073861810
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut at sidewall

  7. Pass100,354 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,354 miles
    Test number
    781976306018
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail100,354 miles (+4,701)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,354 miles
    Test number
    320304257057
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass95,653 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,653 miles
    Test number
    191346755434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail95,653 miles (+179)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,653 miles
    Test number
    964451065501
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail95,474 miles (+5,390)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,474 miles
    Test number
    936250709902
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass90,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,084 miles
    Test number
    993629641902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,084 miles (+763)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,084 miles
    Test number
    370660361886
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail89,321 miles (+6,130)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,321 miles
    Test number
    209073376423
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass83,191 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,191 miles
    Test number
    306933368003
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Fail83,190 miles (+15,909)3 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,190 miles
    Test number
    711938503089
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass67,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,281 miles
    Test number
    371585025044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,281 miles (+17,253)2 dangerous1 major3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,281 miles
    Test number
    192427292075
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35zr18-94 y extra load (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25535zr18-94y extra load (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  19. Pass50,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,028 miles
    Test number
    900945318753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,026 miles (+11,795)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,026 miles
    Test number
    242222416865
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass38,231 miles (+14,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,231 miles
    Test number
    356336617813
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewall cut/damaged

  22. Pass23,644 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,644 miles
    Test number
    918912144351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    19,569 miles
    Test number
    928838504054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 JHL

Does L18 JHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 JHL is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 JHL?
The MOT on L18 JHL is valid until 27 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 JHL done?
L18 JHL was recorded at 113,607 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,923 miles a year.
Has L18 JHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 JHL has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 JHL 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 JHL find?
L18 JHL passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: general corrosion.

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