2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · KT18 VTU
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2018. Recorded mileage 33,370 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,370 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KT18 VTU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2022
- 33,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KT18 VTU MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz E (KT18 VTU) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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