2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · KJ67 BCO

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presented a Pass on its most recent DVSA MOT test conducted on 16 March 2026, though three advisories were issued at this examination, namely rear brake pads wearing thin, a nearside front tyre with a cut not yet penetrating to the ply or cords, and both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit on their edges. Reviewing the full DVSA history over the preceding four years reveals a generally stable maintenance trend, with clean Passes recorded in 2022 and 2025 and only minor advisories in 2023 and 2026. The recurring brake pad advisory across different axles indicates a typical front-rear wear progression rather than a systemic braking concern, whilst the tyre-related advisories on this latest test suggest that consumable replacement is now imminent. Overall, the trajectory is consistent with a well-maintained executive saloon rather than a vehicle exhibiting deteriorating condition, though the latest advisories warrant prompt attention before purchase. With approximately 88,495 miles recorded over an eight-year lifespan, the vehicle averages around 11,062 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the expected band for its age and class. There are no conspicuous gaps in the MOT record to suggest extended periods of standing, nor any evidence of rapid mileage accumulation between tests, the latter typically presenting as several thousand miles accrued annually rather than modest increments of five to eight thousand. This average-to-modest usage pattern is mechanically favourable, indicating that major drivetrain and suspension components have been worked regularly without being subjected to excessive high-mileage wear. However, prospective buyers should remain cognisant that even at average mileage, an eight-year-old premium German executive will have consumable items and rubber-mounted components approaching or beyond their typical service intervals. Given the recurring advisories on brake pads at both axles, a prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system before purchase. The rear pads flagged as wearing thin at the most recent test should be measured for remaining friction material, and the condition of the rear brake discs examined for any lipping, scoring, or surface corrosion, as worn pads accelerate disc wear. On a test drive, listen for any brake squeal, shudder through the pedal under firm application, or pulling to one side, any of which could suggest binding calipers or uneven pad deposition. The front pads noted as thin in 2023 will almost certainly have been replaced since, but it remains prudent to confirm recent pad and disc replacement history, ideally via a service book or invoice review, and to budget for the imminent replacement of the rear pads and potentially the rear discs if lipping has developed. Beyond the advisory items, the latest MOT flagged both rear tyres as being worn close to the legal limit and on their edges, which warrants close scrutiny of the nearside front tyre for any worsening of the recorded cut, particularly along the sidewall where damage can propagate. Edge wear on both rear tyres may indicate a tracking or camber issue, and the buyer should consider a four-wheel alignment check and inspection of the rear suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue or sagging, symptoms of which typically present as a wallowing ride quality, uneven tyre wear, or clonks over speed humps. Additionally, irrespective of the relatively consistent usage, an eight-year-old vehicle should be physically examined for age-related deterioration, including tyre sidewall cracking or perishing from UV exposure, brake disc corrosion especially if the car has stood for any extended periods, the condition and state of charge of the 12V battery which typically fails between five and seven years, and verification of time-based fluid services for brake fluid (typically every two years), coolant, and automatic transmission fluid. Confirming a complete main dealer or specialist service history with documented cambelt or timing chain inspection, given the engine configuration, will provide further reassurance of long-term mechanical integrity.