2018 Mercedes-Benz E 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · SD18 CFK

A pattern of premature and uneven tyre wear dominates the roadworthiness record of this 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, with two separate Dangerous failures recorded on the same day as their corresponding Pass tests in 2023 and 2024. The August 2023 test produced a Dangerous Dangerous fail for an offside front tyre below the 1.6mm legal tread limit at 245/45/18, yet the vehicle was presented again on the same date and passed after replacement. A near-identical scenario unfolded in August 2024, when an offside rear inner-edge tyre below 1.6mm triggered another Dangerous Dangerous fail before the immediately subsequent test passed with no recorded defects. Surrounding advisories in 2023 and 2025 repeatedly flagged nearside and offside tyres worn close to the legal limit, frequently with edge wear, suggesting either persistent alignment geometry issues, suspension geometry compromise, or repeated driving on under-inflated or mismatched tyres. The most recent test on 31 January 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories, and there is no test in 2025 with no advisory free record, so the trajectory is mixed rather than consistently clean. With 102,643 miles accumulated over roughly eight years, annual mileage averages around 12,830 miles, which sits well above the typical usage profile for a vehicle of this age and segment. This level of accumulation places increased mechanical demand on suspension components, braking hardware, drivetrain mountings and consumable items generally. The testing record is relatively dense, with multiple entries within several calendar years, and there are no multi-year gaps that would suggest extended periods off the road. The mileage progression therefore reflects a working vehicle rather than one that has suffered long standing periods where corrosion, seal drying or battery degradation would otherwise become primary concerns. For a prospective buyer, the recurring tyre edge wear warrants specific attention on a physical inspection and test drive. Ask for a current four-wheel alignment printout, as the repeated inner-edge and outer-edge wear suggests geometry that has not been corrected or that underlying components are causing misalignment. On the road, listen for uneven tyre noise that changes with steering input and feel for steering pull to either side, particularly under braking, which would indicate geometry drift or worn suspension linkages. Inspect all four tyres personally for uneven shoulder wear and confirm the manufacturing date codes, as the Dangerous failures suggest tyres were being run to the legal minimum rather than replaced proactively. The August 2025 advisory noting an offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement is the only flagged chassis component in the record, but in the context of high mileage and the tyre wear pattern it should not be dismissed. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front end over speed humps, cats-eyes and uneven road surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or slack in the steering, particularly during direction changes. With the engine off, rock each front wheel by hand at the three and nine o'clock positions to detect play in the suspension arm pins or bushes. A pre-purchase inspection on a lift should specifically check the offside front arm bush condition, all four control arm joints, the rear axle bushes and the subframe mounting points for any early corrosion, given the vehicle's age and accumulated mileage. Finally, verify the date stamps and condition of the currently fitted tyres directly, as the recorded pattern indicates this is a vehicle that has historically been driven on worn rubber and warrants close scrutiny before purchase.