2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · YN68 XLU
2018 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 340,716 km. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 340,716 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN68 XLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 340,716 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN68 XLU 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 (YN68 XLU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 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: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YN68 XLU Odometer History
- 29/03/202381,880 mi
- 30/03/202381,891 mi+11 mi
- 08/04/2024111,096 mi+29,205 mi
- 04/04/2025156,396 mi+45,300 mi
- 23/03/2026340,716 km
Average of roughly 86,723 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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