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16 ARJ

2017 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,705 mi
Last recorded41,705 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz E54,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 ARJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 41,705 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 41,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2024 39,695 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 37,949 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 35,347 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 32,564 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 29,041 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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16 ARJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ARJ, 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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How do I check the history of 16 ARJ?

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What year was 16 ARJ registered?

16 ARJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 December 2017.

Is 16 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 ARJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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