2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · GU18 VSG
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 120,360 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU18 VSG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 120,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU18 VSG 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 (GU18 VSG) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 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 (5 issues). 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: “Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On dash (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GU18 VSG Mileage History
- 23/01/202390,712 mi
- 11/01/2024103,688 mi+12,976 mi
- 20/01/2024103,912 mi+224 mi
- 20/01/2025113,763 mi+9,851 mi
- 14/01/2026120,360 mi+6,597 mi
Average of roughly 9,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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