2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · NA18 VAF
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 82,149 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA18 VAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 82,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA18 VAF 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 (NA18 VAF) between January 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 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), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
NA18 VAF Mileage History
- 13/01/202346,569 mi
- 30/05/202456,034 mi+9,465 mi
- 03/06/202570,875 mi+14,841 mi
- 03/06/202570,882 mi+7 mi
- 08/07/202682,149 mi+11,267 mi
Average of roughly 10,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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