2017 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Petrol · SE04 GEM
2017 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 60,990 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE04 GEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 60,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SE04 GEM 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 (SE04 GEM) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SE04 GEM Mileage History
- 25/04/202353,206 mi
- 14/06/202456,516 mi+3,310 mi
- 19/06/202456,525 mi+9 mi
- 26/06/202558,700 mi+2,175 mi
- 01/07/202660,990 mi+2,290 mi
Average of roughly 2,445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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