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A17 BRV

2013 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,699 mi
Last recorded72,699 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz E68,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 72,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly oil leak under the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 50,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 41,736 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 41,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 41,567 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 40,815 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 39,597 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 38,431 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 35,311 miles

Front both sides brake-discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2017 32,176 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,343 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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A17 BRV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 68,450 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 A17 BRV, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 BRV registered?

A17 BRV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is A17 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 BRV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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