2017 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · G3 FRA
2017 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 93,848 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G3 FRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 93,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G3 FRA 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 (G3 FRA) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 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 3 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
G3 FRA Mileage History
- 08/12/202251,376 mi
- 13/12/202364,623 mi+13,247 mi
- 12/12/202478,435 mi+13,812 mi
- 13/12/202478,507 mi+72 mi
- 08/12/202593,848 mi+15,341 mi
Average of roughly 14,154 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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