2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · SM18 KKR
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 44,309 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM18 KKR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 44,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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SM18 KKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz E (SM18 KKR) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
SM18 KKR Mileage History
- 23/05/202334,465 mi
- 20/05/202439,349 mi+4,884 mi
- 12/05/202544,309 mi+4,960 mi
Average of roughly 4,996 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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