2018 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · VU18 NBG
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 55,197 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU18 NBG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2023
- 55,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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VU18 NBG 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 (VU18 NBG) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VU18 NBG Mileage History
- 07/06/202241,104 mi
- 08/06/202241,110 mi+6 mi
- 12/06/202355,197 mi+14,087 mi
Average of roughly 13,909 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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