2017 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · BT17 WZK
2017 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2017. Recorded mileage 308,739 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 308,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT17 WZK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 308,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT17 WZK 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 (BT17 WZK) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 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: Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BT17 WZK Mileage History
- 22/08/2024231,515 mi
- 23/08/2024231,617 mi+102 mi
- 07/08/2025274,080 mi+42,463 mi
- 03/08/2026308,739 mi+34,659 mi
- 03/08/2026308,739 mi
Average of roughly 39,666 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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