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25 PMV

2016 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,136 mi
Last recorded138,136 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz E55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 PMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 138,136 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 137,590 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))

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

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 15 May 2025 119,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 23 May 2024 103,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wiper smeer screen

Fail 17 May 2024 103,829 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

wiper smeer screen

Pass 15 May 2023 88,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Fail 15 May 2023 88,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 6 Jun 2022 72,355 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 72,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn exc lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 58,872 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 52,919 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 43,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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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25 PMV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 25 PMV, 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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25 PMV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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