2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · RC08 ALD
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 178,993 km. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 178,993 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RC08 ALD Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 178,993 km recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RC08 ALD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz E (RC08 ALD) between April 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RC08 ALD Odometer History
- 17/04/202122,794 mi
- 17/03/202237,946 mi+15,152 mi
- 05/04/202238,955 mi+1,009 mi
- 11/04/202239,112 mi+157 mi
- 07/04/202357,657 mi+18,545 mi
- 03/04/202474,620 mi+16,963 mi
- 04/04/202474,620 mi
- 05/04/202594,121 mi+19,501 mi
- 10/04/2026178,993 km
- 10/04/2026178,993 km
Average of roughly 31,364 km per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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