2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · KV18 JFG
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 683,366 km. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 683,366 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV18 JFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 683,366 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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KV18 JFG 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 (KV18 JFG) between April 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
KV18 JFG Odometer History
- 24/04/2024533,854 km
- 22/10/2024360,963 mi
- 15/04/2025392,007 mi+31,044 mi
- 14/10/2025424,033 mi+32,026 mi
- 16/10/2025683,366 km
Average of roughly 101,126 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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