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1962 SB

2016 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,208 mi
Last recorded46,208 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz E55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1962 SB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 46,208 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 39,117 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 31,524 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 19 Jan 2024 30,500 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2023 27,204 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 20,704 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 16,929 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 13,805 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 11,769 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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1962 SB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 55,832 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 1962 SB, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1962 SB registered?

1962 SB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is 1962 SB safe to buy?

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