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20 AX

2016 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,638 mi
Last recorded134,638 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz E55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 AX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 134,638 miles

FEW SMALL STONE CHIPS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF CAMBER ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 134,638 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3X TYRE WORN TO 1MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML ON DASH (8.2.1.2 (h))

FEW SMALL STONE CHIPS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF CAMBER ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSF TYRE BULGE IN SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 109,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 92,083 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 92,083 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low FRONT HEADLIGHT AIM TOO LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 72,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,788 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 43,142 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 43,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 31,569 miles

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

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

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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20 AX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 20 AX, 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 20 AX registered?

20 AX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is 20 AX safe to buy?

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