2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · SM02 PAN
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 77,515 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM02 PAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 77,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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SM02 PAN 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 (SM02 PAN) between December 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-35-20 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SM02 PAN Mileage History
- 27/12/202468,800 mi
- 11/04/202573,474 mi+4,674 mi
- 11/04/202573,476 mi+2 mi
- 13/04/202677,512 mi+4,036 mi
- 14/04/202677,515 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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