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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

X18 XSLMOT history

X18 XSL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 20 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

X18 XSL black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,481 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 XSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 XSL was last recorded at 144,481 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 2,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,808 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,673 miles
Average per year
7,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,481 miles
  • 2025 – 141,808 miles
  • 2024 – 139,633 miles
  • 2023 – 134,539 miles
  • 2022 – 132,774 miles
  • 2021 – 130,804 miles
  • 2020 – 126,085 miles
  • 2019 – 115,862 miles
  • 2018 – 114,654 miles
  • 2017 – 111,004 miles
  • 2016 – 101,599 miles
  • 2015 – 87,035 miles
  • 2013 – 62,122 miles
  • 2012 – 42,197 miles
  • 2011 – 28,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,481 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,481 miles (+2,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,481 miles
    Test number
    390363562999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass141,808 miles (+2,175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,808 miles
    Test number
    576177779709
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  3. Pass139,633 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,633 miles
    Test number
    584847023577
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail139,630 miles (+5,091)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,630 miles
    Test number
    136941047580
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass134,539 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,539 miles
    Test number
    763425608676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,774 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,774 miles
    Test number
    324383607031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail132,774 miles (+1,970)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,774 miles
    Test number
    181784389191
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Leaking. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass130,804 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,804 miles
    Test number
    507532534369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail130,800 miles (+4,715)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,800 miles
    Test number
    688276973831
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Exhaust system insecure front pipe mounts (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass126,085 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,085 miles
    Test number
    175221725053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,082 miles (+10,220)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,082 miles
    Test number
    109771019647
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding park brake (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding park brake (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass115,862 miles (+1,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,862 miles
    Test number
    989428131766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  13. Pass114,654 miles (+3,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,654 miles
    Test number
    399979145765
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front and undertrays covering pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  14. Pass111,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,004 miles
    Test number
    755567518834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,004 miles (+1,220)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,004 miles
    Test number
    314874960033
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass109,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,784 miles
    Test number
    199064433096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,784 miles (+8,185)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,784 miles
    Test number
    603586439929
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass101,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,599 miles
    Test number
    860212227596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,599 miles (+14,564)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,599 miles
    Test number
    795688338201
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  20. Pass87,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,035 miles
    Test number
    845197295194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,035 miles (+24,913)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,035 miles
    Test number
    868301495169
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  22. Pass62,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,122 miles
    Test number
    356327723321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,122 miles (+19,925)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,122 miles
    Test number
    469486323498
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass42,197 miles (+14,155)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,197 miles
    Test number
    316816322279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,042 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,042 miles
    Test number
    687277021251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,222 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,222 miles
    Test number
    128012041494
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn

Questions about X18 XSL

Does X18 XSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 XSL is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 XSL?
The MOT on X18 XSL is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 XSL done?
X18 XSL was recorded at 144,481 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 7,843 miles a year.
Has X18 XSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 XSL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X18 XSL 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 X18 XSL find?
X18 XSL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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