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16 ADR

2017 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,617 mi
Last recorded42,617 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz E54,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 ADR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 42,617 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 42,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 40,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 40,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 36,313 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 32,344 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 29,805 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 26,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn across tread and devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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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16 ADR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 54,952 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 16 ADR, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 16 ADR registered?

16 ADR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 October 2017.

Is 16 ADR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 ADR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 16 ADR have outstanding finance?

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