2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · SL17 DES
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 100,070 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL17 DES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 100,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
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SL17 DES 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 (SL17 DES) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BULGE IN OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SL17 DES Mileage History
- 26/09/202473,065 mi
- 27/09/202473,065 mi
- 22/09/202589,461 mi+16,396 mi
- 24/09/202589,465 mi+4 mi
- 23/09/2026100,070 mi+10,605 mi
Average of roughly 13,563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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