2018 Mercedes-Benz E 4.0L Petrol · R23 PAF
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (4.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 39,013 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R23 PAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2026
- 39,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R23 PAF 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 (R23 PAF) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R23 PAF Mileage History
- 20/02/202322,987 mi
- 22/02/202323,002 mi+15 mi
- 17/02/202429,090 mi+6,088 mi
- 21/02/202533,107 mi+4,017 mi
- 21/02/202639,013 mi+5,906 mi
Average of roughly 5,336 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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