2017 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Petrol · A20 GBD
2017 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 24,543 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A20 GBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 24,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A20 GBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Mercedes-Benz E (A20 GBD) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
A20 GBD Mileage History
- 21/08/202320,555 mi
- 20/08/202422,148 mi+1,593 mi
- 25/08/202523,446 mi+1,298 mi
- 11/08/202624,542 mi+1,096 mi
- 13/08/202624,543 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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