2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · RF18 YGY
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 360,124 km. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 360,124 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF18 YGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 360,124 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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RF18 YGY 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 (RF18 YGY) between June 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
RF18 YGY Odometer History
- 12/06/2024169,049 mi
- 11/12/2024186,021 mi+16,972 mi
- 17/06/2025203,950 mi+17,929 mi
- 16/10/2025215,200 mi+11,250 mi
- 09/10/2026360,124 km
Average of roughly 82,183 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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