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2017 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,684 mi
Last recorded23,684 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz E54,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 RFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 23,684 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 21,327 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 18,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 16,567 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 13,155 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 11,315 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 11,315 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2020

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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 RFP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RFP, 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 RFP registered?

1 RFP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 April 2017.

Is 1 RFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 RFP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1 RFP have outstanding finance?

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