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171 SC

2017 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,725 mi
Last recorded58,725 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz E54,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration171 SC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 58,725 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 53,606 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 46,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 41,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 36,563 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 36,557 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 31,675 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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171 SC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel 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 171 SC, 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 171 SC registered?

171 SC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 September 2017.

Is 171 SC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 171 SC 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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