2017 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Petrol · KT17 EPU
2017 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 79,129 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT17 EPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 79,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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KT17 EPU 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 (KT17 EPU) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 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 (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KT17 EPU Mileage History
- 21/10/202463,912 mi
- 22/10/202463,912 mi
- 17/10/202571,709 mi+7,797 mi
- 12/10/202679,129 mi+7,420 mi
- 12/10/202679,129 mi
Average of roughly 7,708 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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