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RS55 AAA

2018 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,743 mi
Last recorded48,743 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz E45,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS55 AAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 48,743 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2026 121,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2026 46,487 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 100,577 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tpms light on

Fail 28 Jun 2025 100,577 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tpms light on

Pass 12 Feb 2025 40,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 56,943 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2024 83,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2024 33,656 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 65,581 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2023 27,204 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 48,081 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2022 19,223 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 33,910 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2021 13,429 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 30,152 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 25,689 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 20,629 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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RS55 AAA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RS55 AAA, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RS55 AAA registered?

RS55 AAA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 April 2018.

Is RS55 AAA safe to buy?

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