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G20 RUF

2016 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,056 mi
Last recorded163,056 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz E55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 RUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 163,056 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2026 138,765 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 131,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most rear bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 130,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most rear bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most rear bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 143,446 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 117,478 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 108,036 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 108,026 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,417 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 102,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 81,857 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 81,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Park brake lower effort

Pass 26 Feb 2022 86,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front not recilning

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 48,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2021 48,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2021 72,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 35,267 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 19,789 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 56,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 16,382 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 46,084 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 10,506 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

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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G20 RUF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 G20 RUF, 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 G20 RUF registered?

G20 RUF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is G20 RUF safe to buy?

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