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1 FGL

2016 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,392 mi
Last recorded91,392 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz E55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 FGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2025 91,392 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 78,885 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 68,403 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 58,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 47,931 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 38,606 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 27,366 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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1 FGL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 1 FGL, 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 1 FGL registered?

1 FGL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is 1 FGL safe to buy?

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