2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · VK68 YME
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 172,757 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK68 YME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2025
- 172,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VK68 YME 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 (VK68 YME) between November 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VK68 YME Mileage History
- 10/11/2021110,558 mi
- 17/11/2022161,371 mi+50,813 mi
- 12/01/2024162,041 mi+670 mi
- 10/01/2025172,751 mi+10,710 mi
- 11/01/2025172,757 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 19,619 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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