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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

W18 FATMOT history

W18 FAT is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 31 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 54,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

W18 FAT black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
54,641 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 FAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 FAT was last recorded at 54,641 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,641 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,641 miles
  • 2025 – 50,168 miles
  • 2024 – 46,853 miles
  • 2023 – 42,789 miles
  • 2022 – 41,082 miles
  • 2021 – 38,263 miles
  • 2020 – 37,543 miles
  • 2019 – 35,012 miles
  • 2018 – 33,239 miles
  • 2017 – 30,865 miles
  • 2016 – 26,130 miles
  • 2015 – 23,168 miles
  • 2014 – 19,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,641 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,641 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    54,641 miles
    Test number
    686135583407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail54,641 miles (+4,473)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,641 miles
    Test number
    492322399476
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass50,168 miles (+3,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    50,168 miles
    Test number
    996658333105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass46,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    46,853 miles
    Test number
    121066972150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail46,853 miles (+4,064)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,853 miles
    Test number
    308901312249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AERO (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AERO (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass42,789 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    42,789 miles
    Test number
    678564669014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,082 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    41,082 miles
    Test number
    970488434258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    38,263 miles
    Test number
    401931892690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,263 miles (+720)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,263 miles
    Test number
    443373580056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass37,543 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    37,543 miles
    Test number
    750723252146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,012 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,012 miles
    Test number
    217106350939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,239 miles (+2,374)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,239 miles
    Test number
    810674531335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,865 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    30,865 miles
    Test number
    948230537645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,130 miles (+2,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,130 miles
    Test number
    172801199680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass23,168 miles (+3,596)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,168 miles
    Test number
    868979455168
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner/outer edges getting low on tread.

  16. Pass19,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,572 miles
    Test number
    526544964168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 FAT

Does W18 FAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 FAT is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 FAT?
The MOT on W18 FAT is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 FAT done?
W18 FAT was recorded at 54,641 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 2,926 miles a year.
Has W18 FAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 FAT has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on W18 FAT 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 W18 FAT find?
W18 FAT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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