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A17 EAU

2007 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 5462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,196 mi
Last recorded100,196 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz E93,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 EAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,462cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 100,196 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 96,550 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,025 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 82,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 76,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,916 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 68,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,130 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,752 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 62,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 58,198 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,918 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Feb 2017 52,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Feb 2016 48,252 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2)

warning indicates a malfunction

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,926 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,020 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 37,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,920 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 24,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,666 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,677 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 EAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 5,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 93,168 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EAU, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 EAU registered?

A17 EAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 March 2007.

Is A17 EAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 EAU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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