2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · BF68 MOV
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 70,000 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF68 MOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 70,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF68 MOV 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 (BF68 MOV) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 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 (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
BF68 MOV Mileage History
- 06/09/202351,102 mi
- 30/08/202457,088 mi+5,986 mi
- 05/09/202561,599 mi+4,511 mi
- 08/09/202561,604 mi+5 mi
- 21/09/202670,000 mi+8,396 mi
Average of roughly 6,212 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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