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2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · LM68 ACF

LM68 ACF

2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 125,707 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin
2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 22 Mar 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
125,707 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 22 Mar 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1950cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a clean record of passes across its recent history. The most recent test on 14 March 2023 at 125,707 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates the car met all minimum roadworthiness standards at that time, showing no immediate mechanical or structural failures. The mileage is high for an eight year old vehicle, averaging over 15,000 miles per year. There was a significant increase in usage between October 2019 and February 2021, where the odometer rose from 67,599 to 98,979 miles. A further jump occurred between March 2022 and March 2023, adding over 20,000 miles in a single year. This pattern suggests heavy motorway use, which typically puts less strain on the chassis than urban stop-start driving but accelerates wear on long-term consumables. The MOT history is unusually clean, with no recorded advisories for brake discs, tyres, or suspension components over several years. While this suggests a well-maintained car, the absence of any noted wear on a vehicle with 125,707 miles is atypical. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake pads for wear that may have been overlooked or replaced privately. The most critical concern is the current MOT status. The last recorded test was over three years ago in March 2023. There is a significant gap in the legal record from 2023 to July 2026. You must verify if the vehicle has been off the road or if tests were missed, as a long period of standing can lead to seized brake calipers, perished tyres, and battery failure.
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LM68 ACF Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2023
  • 125,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LM68 ACF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 23:54
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz E (LM68 ACF) between March 2022 and March 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

LM68 ACF Mileage History

  1. 23/03/2022104,834 mi
  2. 14/03/2023125,707 mi+20,873 mi

Average of roughly 21,422 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
53
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
Outstanding recall notice
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