2017 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · A29 PAL
2017 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 56,691 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A29 PAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 56,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
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A29 PAL 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 (A29 PAL) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 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 (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
A29 PAL Mileage History
- 09/08/202340,581 mi
- 18/11/202448,074 mi+7,493 mi
- 12/11/202553,651 mi+5,577 mi
- 14/11/202553,692 mi+41 mi
- 09/07/202656,691 mi+2,999 mi
Average of roughly 5,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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