2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · OA12 JAN
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 42,856 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OA12 JAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 42,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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OA12 JAN 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 (OA12 JAN) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OA12 JAN Mileage History
- 20/05/202223,320 mi
- 12/06/202330,325 mi+7,005 mi
- 18/06/202436,808 mi+6,483 mi
- 09/06/202542,853 mi+6,045 mi
- 10/06/202542,856 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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