2018 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · V3 SDM
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 29,895 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V3 SDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 29,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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V3 SDM 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 (V3 SDM) between March 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V3 SDM Mileage History
- 16/03/202214,290 mi
- 03/10/202317,604 mi+3,314 mi
- 11/10/202317,604 mi
- 19/10/202423,552 mi+5,948 mi
- 07/11/202529,895 mi+6,343 mi
Average of roughly 4,280 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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