2018 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · AF68 RUY
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 84,256 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF68 RUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 84,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AF68 RUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz E (AF68 RUY) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
AF68 RUY Mileage History
- 21/09/202362,040 mi
- 20/09/202471,240 mi+9,200 mi
- 06/10/202578,385 mi+7,145 mi
- 02/10/202684,249 mi+5,864 mi
- 02/10/202684,256 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 7,328 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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