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1 LAR

2017 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,826 mi
Last recorded30,826 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz E54,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 LAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 30,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 28,516 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 23,851 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 23,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 21,394 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 21,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall Bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 19,666 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 17,461 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 19 Feb 2020 15,893 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 LAR is a 2017 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 77.8%.

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 1 LAR, 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 1 LAR registered?

1 LAR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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The MOT history for 1 LAR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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