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305 RAF

2016 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,409 mi
Last recorded46,409 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz E55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration305 RAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 46,409 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2024 37,523 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 37,980 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 34,991 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 27,457 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 24,770 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 21,104 miles

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 25 Jan 2019 9,879 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 9,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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305 RAF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 305 RAF, 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 305 RAF registered?

305 RAF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is 305 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 305 RAF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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