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3 GJ

2016 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,679 mi
Last recorded34,679 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz E55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 GJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 34,679 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 28,335 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 23,682 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 20,330 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 18,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 17,208 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 14,222 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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3 GJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc 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 3 GJ, 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 3 GJ registered?

3 GJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 October 2016.

Is 3 GJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 GJ 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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