2018 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · KT18 VHU
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 43,297 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,297 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT18 VHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 43,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KT18 VHU 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 (KT18 VHU) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KT18 VHU Mileage History
- 15/06/202234,353 mi
- 16/06/202234,542 mi+189 mi
- 12/06/202337,824 mi+3,282 mi
- 22/05/202440,566 mi+2,742 mi
- 22/05/202543,297 mi+2,731 mi
Average of roughly 3,048 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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