2017 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · 65 SDR
2017 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 99,859 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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65 SDR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 99,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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65 SDR 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 (65 SDR) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip wrong (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area (5.2.3”.
65 SDR Mileage History
- 20/03/202477,434 mi
- 18/04/202477,903 mi+469 mi
- 14/04/202588,550 mi+10,647 mi
- 02/04/202699,183 mi+10,633 mi
- 19/05/202699,859 mi+676 mi
Average of roughly 10,367 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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