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278 JBC

2016 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,780 mi
Last recorded22,780 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz E55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration278 JBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 22,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 22,477 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 22,072 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 21,634 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 21,634 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 21,135 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 20,597 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 20,596 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 19,951 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 18,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 18,401 miles

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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278 JBC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 278 JBC, 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 278 JBC registered?

278 JBC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is 278 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 278 JBC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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