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1970 HW

2016 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,898 mi
Last recorded25,898 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz E55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1970 HW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 25,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 24,323 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 22,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 21,010 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 18,926 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 16,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 15,208 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 11,829 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 11,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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1970 HW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 1970 HW, 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 1970 HW registered?

1970 HW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is 1970 HW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1970 HW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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