2017 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · X8 BAJ
2017 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2017. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X8 BAJ Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 04/04/2026
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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