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29 DR

2016 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,797 mi
Last recorded29,797 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz E55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 DR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 29,797 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 28,587 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 26,712 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 25,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 21,097 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 19,308 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 17,518 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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29 DR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 29 DR, 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 29 DR registered?

29 DR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is 29 DR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 29 DR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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