2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · N12 DCA
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2018. Recorded mileage 49,908 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,908 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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N12 DCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 49,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N12 DCA 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 (N12 DCA) between February 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 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 (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
N12 DCA Mileage History
- 02/02/202330,152 mi
- 06/02/202437,928 mi+7,776 mi
- 06/02/202437,932 mi+4 mi
- 08/05/202547,792 mi+9,860 mi
- 27/11/202549,908 mi+2,116 mi
Average of roughly 7,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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