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1 SL

2017 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,954 mi
Last recorded83,954 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz E54,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 SL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine350cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 83,954 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 66,956 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 55,431 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 55,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 42,668 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 31,767 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 SL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 350cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL, 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 SL registered?

1 SL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 May 2017.

Is 1 SL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 SL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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