2016 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · A27 UFO
2016 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 128,450 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A27 UFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 128,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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A27 UFO 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz E (A27 UFO) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”.
A27 UFO Mileage History
- 28/06/2024103,289 mi
- 03/07/2024103,292 mi+3 mi
- 28/06/2025119,069 mi+15,777 mi
- 17/08/2026128,000 mi+8,931 mi
- 24/08/2026128,450 mi+450 mi
Average of roughly 11,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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