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278 EPA

2020 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,048 mi
Last recorded28,048 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz E35,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration278 EPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 28,048 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 28,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 22,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 16,064 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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278 EPA is a 2020 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 35,091 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 278 EPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 278 EPA registered?

278 EPA is a 2020 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 June 2020.

Is 278 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 278 EPA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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