2017 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · GY17 DHU
2017 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 186,313 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY17 DHU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 186,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY17 DHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Mercedes-Benz E (GY17 DHU) between April 2019 and April 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 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 (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
GY17 DHU Mileage History
- 25/04/201991,433 mi
- 25/04/201991,433 mi
- 09/03/2020115,232 mi+23,799 mi
- 19/03/2020115,362 mi+130 mi
- 07/04/2021136,805 mi+21,443 mi
- 12/04/2021136,818 mi+13 mi
- 12/04/2022139,863 mi+3,045 mi
- 24/03/2023150,989 mi+11,126 mi
- 10/04/2024154,622 mi+3,633 mi
- 15/04/2025161,287 mi+6,665 mi
- 15/04/2026186,313 mi+25,026 mi
Average of roughly 13,607 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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