2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · Y28 SAM
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2018. Recorded mileage 68,870 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y28 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 68,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y28 SAM 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 (Y28 SAM) between January 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y28 SAM Mileage History
- 27/01/202347,557 mi
- 12/09/202352,295 mi+4,738 mi
- 14/09/202352,295 mi
- 11/09/202459,929 mi+7,634 mi
- 06/09/202568,870 mi+8,941 mi
Average of roughly 8,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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