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243D249

2017 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,463 mi
Last recorded87,463 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz E54,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration243D249
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 87,463 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 65,428 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 39,238 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 25,900 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 25,804 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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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243D249 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 243D249, 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 243D249 registered?

243D249 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 October 2017.

Is 243D249 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 243D249 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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