2017 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · KS17 FAJ
2017 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 282,474 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 282,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS17 FAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 282,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KS17 FAJ 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 (KS17 FAJ) between August 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KS17 FAJ Mileage History
- 14/08/2024220,031 mi
- 13/02/2025231,462 mi+11,431 mi
- 13/02/2025231,462 mi
- 02/08/2025255,025 mi+23,563 mi
- 29/01/2026282,474 mi+27,449 mi
Average of roughly 42,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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