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5 RCL

2020 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,370 mi
Last recorded36,370 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz E35,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 RCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 36,370 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 29,708 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 21,609 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 13,487 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 8,613 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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5 RCL is a 2020 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5 RCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5 RCL registered?

5 RCL is a 2020 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 January 2020.

Is 5 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 RCL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 5 RCL have outstanding finance?

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