2016 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · BU16 VLG
2016 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 102,284 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU16 VLG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 102,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU16 VLG 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 (BU16 VLG) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BU16 VLG Mileage History
- 20/06/202284,907 mi
- 20/06/202284,909 mi+2 mi
- 06/06/202392,228 mi+7,319 mi
- 07/06/202497,250 mi+5,022 mi
- 19/06/2025102,284 mi+5,034 mi
Average of roughly 5,796 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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