2017 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · BRA 55L
2017 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 67,393 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BRA 55L Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 67,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BRA 55L 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 (BRA 55L) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BRA 55L Mileage History
- 24/01/202346,759 mi
- 18/01/202454,561 mi+7,802 mi
- 24/01/202562,136 mi+7,575 mi
- 20/01/202667,393 mi+5,257 mi
- 22/01/202667,393 mi
Average of roughly 6,889 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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