2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · RF18 YHX
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 33,343 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RF18 YHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 33,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RF18 YHX 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 YHX) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened wish bone is bent /o/s/f wheel out of alignment/dangerous (5”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function shock absorbers bent (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
RF18 YHX Mileage History
- 02/08/202317,234 mi
- 20/06/202417,254 mi+20 mi
- 04/02/202525,803 mi+8,549 mi
- 14/02/202525,819 mi+16 mi
- 20/05/202633,343 mi+7,524 mi
Average of roughly 5,756 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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