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18 J

2019 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,109 mi
Last recorded74,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz E41,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 74,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 67,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leak

Fail 31 Jan 2025 67,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leak

Pass 1 Feb 2024 59,311 miles

suspension warning light on dash

Fail 31 Jan 2024 59,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

suspension warning light on dash

Pass 20 Jan 2023 51,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 48,454 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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18 J is a 2019 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 41,218 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 18 J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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18 J is a 2019 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 August 2019.

Is 18 J safe to buy?

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