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170 CR

2017 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,151 mi
Last recorded66,151 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz E54,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration170 CR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 66,151 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 66,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicating a malfunction. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 61,552 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 57,348 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full nspection

Fail 1 Mar 2024 57,346 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full nspection

Pass 6 Mar 2023 50,607 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2022 42,934 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2021 33,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 27,000 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 26,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring control arm ball joint has excessive play/ movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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170 CR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 170 CR, 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 170 CR registered?

170 CR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is 170 CR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 170 CR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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