2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · EF18 UUE
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 57,277 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF18 UUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 57,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF18 UUE 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 (EF18 UUE) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
EF18 UUE Mileage History
- 10/03/202336,936 mi
- 11/03/202443,056 mi+6,120 mi
- 13/03/202443,085 mi+29 mi
- 27/03/202550,023 mi+6,938 mi
- 01/04/202657,277 mi+7,254 mi
Average of roughly 6,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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