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31 BRJ

2016 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,971 mi
Last recorded108,971 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz E55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 BRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 108,971 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 118,419 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 105,877 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 105,102 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Alloy wheel has a welded patch to rim

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Alloy wheel has a welded patch to rim

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 105,102 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Alloy wheel has a welded patch to rim

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Alloy wheel has a welded patch to rim

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 100,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 89,400 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel previously welded

Offside Front alloy wheel previously welded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,862 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 74,054 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 60,565 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 81,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,619 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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31 BRJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 31 BRJ, 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 31 BRJ registered?

31 BRJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is 31 BRJ safe to buy?

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