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23 MAX

2017 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,331 mi
Last recorded48,331 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz E54,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 MAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 48,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre at outer edge of tread ()

Fail 25 Feb 2026 48,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre at outer edge of tread ()

Pass 25 Feb 2025 44,449 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 40,396 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 36,193 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 32,152 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 28,317 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 24,986 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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23 MAX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc 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 23 MAX, 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 23 MAX registered?

23 MAX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is 23 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 MAX 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.

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