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N17 CTA

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

375,778 mi
Last recorded375,778 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 CTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 375,778 miles

Front One stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Air suspension airbag outer casing slight damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2025 375,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front One stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Air suspension airbag outer casing slight damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2023 350,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 323,531 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 270,013 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine under covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 194,316 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to 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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N17 CTA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,194 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 N17 CTA, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N17 CTA registered?

N17 CTA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 May 2015.

Is N17 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 CTA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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