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1 LKY

2016 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,639 mi
Last recorded68,639 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz E55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 LKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 68,639 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 55,195 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 54,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 49,962 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 49,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,521 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 40,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,146 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,327 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 LKY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E in Silver 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 1 LKY, 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 LKY registered?

1 LKY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is 1 LKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 LKY 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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