2017 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Petrol · K16 DAO
2017 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2017. Recorded mileage 38,463 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K16 DAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 38,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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K16 DAO 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 (K16 DAO) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K16 DAO Mileage History
- 21/12/202226,496 mi
- 19/12/202331,771 mi+5,275 mi
- 11/12/202434,481 mi+2,710 mi
- 26/11/202538,463 mi+3,982 mi
- 26/11/202538,463 mi
Average of roughly 4,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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