2018 Mercedes-Benz E 4.0L Petrol · X8 RUB
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (4.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 39,650 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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X8 RUB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 39,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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X8 RUB MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz E (X8 RUB) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
X8 RUB Mileage History
- 13/10/202228,990 mi
- 08/10/202336,121 mi+7,131 mi
- 16/10/202438,249 mi+2,128 mi
- 17/10/202539,650 mi+1,401 mi
Average of roughly 3,539 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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