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MERCEDES-BENZ E2016 · 1.9L Diesel

BR05 ADE

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for BR05 ADE: 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E (Silver, Diesel). Mileage: 76,024. MOT: not recorded. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 04/07/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/07/2027
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1950cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy condition, having passed its most recent inspection in June 2025 with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the last three annual tests resulted in clean passes. While a failure was noted in July 2023, the issue was immediately rectified to allow for a pass on the same day, suggesting a proactive approach to addressing identified safety-related faults. The' pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 12,000 miles covered between June 2022 and July 2023, followed by a more steady accumulation of roughly 7,500 to 8,000 miles annually since. This low-average usage suggests light-duty commuting, which typically reduces the strain on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-mileage examples. Although the recent history is clean of recurring mechanical failures, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of common Mercedes-Benz wear points for this era. Given the age of the car, close attention should be paid to the rubber components in the suspension and control arms for cracking or tearing, as these can degrade over time irrespective of low mileage. Additionally, checking the brake discs for thinning and ensuring there is no surface pitting is advisable, as low usage can sometimes lead to corrosion over periods of standing.

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63
/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 9, 2026, 01:00 AM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2016, this Mercedes-Benz E with plate BR05 ADE has undergone 5 MOT inspections since June 2022.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mercedes-Benz has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 5 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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