2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · J888 ABJ
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 70,351 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J888 ABJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 70,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J888 ABJ 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 (J888 ABJ) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J888 ABJ Mileage History
- 28/03/202338,502 mi
- 03/04/202446,589 mi+8,087 mi
- 02/04/202559,098 mi+12,509 mi
- 03/04/202559,100 mi+2 mi
- 07/04/202670,351 mi+11,251 mi
Average of roughly 10,519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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