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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

S18 GNYMOT history

S18 GNY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 2 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

S18 GNY black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,944 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 GNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 GNY was last recorded at 147,944 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,068 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,876 miles
Average per year
6,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,944 miles
  • 2024 – 146,068 miles
  • 2023 – 141,859 miles
  • 2022 – 136,205 miles
  • 2021 – 135,104 miles
  • 2020 – 132,949 miles
  • 2019 – 125,973 miles
  • 2018 – 120,018 miles
  • 2017 – 117,223 miles
  • 2016 – 109,235 miles
  • 2015 – 104,724 miles
  • 2014 – 98,682 miles
  • 2013 – 90,787 miles
  • 2012 – 82,062 miles
  • 2011 – 69,378 miles
  • 2009 – 48,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,944 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Centre Rear exhaust hangers corroded/broken, but exhaust adequately supported.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Much of pipe obscured by plastic trims, preventing full inspection. (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,944 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,944 miles
    Test number
    817802477457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,068 miles (+4,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,068 miles
    Test number
    977461910134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,859 miles (+5,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    141,859 miles
    Test number
    919954694240
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted one missing at front / suspension creeks on lock to lock

  4. Pass136,205 miles (+1,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,205 miles
    Test number
    826755706543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracks between tread (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail135,104 miles (+2,155)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,104 miles
    Test number
    947190536165
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass132,949 miles (+6,976)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,949 miles
    Test number
    810109334210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,973 miles (+5,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,973 miles
    Test number
    210336717776
    • AdvisoryFront 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass120,018 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,018 miles
    Test number
    963414318720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,223 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,223 miles
    Test number
    644460031626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,476 miles (+4,241)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,476 miles
    Test number
    693238534814
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers deteriorating, o/s jet sometimes gets stuck open
    • AdvisoryN/s washer jet blocked, and aim is low
    • AdvisoryO/s front to rear brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryScrew in o/s/r tyre

  11. Pass109,235 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,235 miles
    Test number
    754585570594
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear exhaust hangers corroded/broken, but exhaust adequately supported.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Much of pipe obscured by plastic trims, preventing full inspection. (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail109,235 miles (+4,511)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,235 miles
    Test number
    807531850838
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint outer/rearmost (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear exhaust hangers corroded/broken, but exhaust adequately supported.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Much of pipe obscured by plastic trims, preventing full inspection. (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass104,724 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,724 miles
    Test number
    368196925056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail104,724 miles (+6,042)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,724 miles
    Test number
    817810225071
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass98,682 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    98,682 miles
    Test number
    157901844047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteTwo small cuts in tread at inside tread area of L H R tyre

  16. Fail98,682 miles (+7,895)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,682 miles
    Test number
    126926534442
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel weld breaking away (4.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteTwo small cuts in tread at inside tread area of L H R tyre

  17. Pass90,787 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,787 miles
    Test number
    146950253050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteHeadlight washers not working
    • NoteOnly one washer jet working on offside

  18. Fail90,787 miles (+8,725)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,787 miles
    Test number
    767332543022
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteHeadlight washers not working
    • NoteOnly one washer jet working on offside

  19. Pass82,062 miles (+12,684)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,062 miles
    Test number
    868887442030
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOne rear exhaust mount broken.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass69,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,378 miles
    Test number
    748675331079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail69,377 miles (+20,523)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,377 miles
    Test number
    707725631040
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass48,854 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,854 miles
    Test number
    612945799293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre, slight tear/split on inner sidewall

Questions about S18 GNY

Does S18 GNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 GNY is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S18 GNY?
The MOT on S18 GNY is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 GNY done?
S18 GNY was recorded at 147,944 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 6,158 miles a year.
Has S18 GNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 GNY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on S18 GNY 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 S18 GNY find?
S18 GNY passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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