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2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E1.9L Diesel

VDN 888

This 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E is a Diesel vehicle with a 1950cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 69,349.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1950cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted in April 2025 at 69,349 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a period of clean passes in 2023 and 2024, indicating that the mechanical and structural components have remained within tolerance levels without recurring failures or escalating degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in the records between September 2021 and April 2023, during which the car covered roughly 16,000 miles. Since the 2023 test, usage has remained steady, with about 19,000 miles recorded over the last two years. This low-mile profile suggests light annual use, which typically preserves the longevity of drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and brake hardware compared to high-mileage examples. While the history is largely clean, the failure in September 2021 at 34,027 miles suggests a minor issue that required immediate attention before the successful retest three days later. Because there are no advisories listed in the most recent tests, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of rubber components and suspension arms, which can perish or age during periods of standing. Checking the condition of the brake discs and looking for surface corrosion on the chassis remains standard practice as the MOT record does not detail the specific state of these consumable items.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted in April 2025 at 69,349 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a period of clean passes in 2023 and 2024, indicating that the mechanical and structural components have remained within tolerance levels without recurring failures or escalating degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in the records between September 2021 and April 2023, during which the car covered roughly 16,000 miles. Since the 2023 test, usage has remained steady, with about 19,000 miles recorded over the last two years. This low-mile profile suggests light annual use, which typically preserves the longevity of drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and brake hardware compared to high-mileage examples. While the history is largely clean, the failure in September 2021 at 34,027 miles suggests a minor issue that required immediate attention before the successful retest three days later. Because there are no advisories listed in the most recent tests, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of rubber components and suspension arms, which can perish or age during periods of standing. Checking the condition of the brake discs and looking for surface corrosion on the chassis remains standard practice as the MOT record does not detail the specific state of these consumable items.
MOT Test History Overview

Checking the history for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz E (VDN 888), we found 5 MOT results in the period of September 2021 to April 2025.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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