2017 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · RK17 FRO
2017 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 68,401 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK17 FRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 68,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RK17 FRO 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 (RK17 FRO) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RK17 FRO Mileage History
- 20/07/202260,409 mi
- 20/07/202260,409 mi
- 03/07/202364,342 mi+3,933 mi
- 08/07/202465,452 mi+1,110 mi
- 23/06/202568,401 mi+2,949 mi
Average of roughly 2,730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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