2016 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · D3 VDK
2016 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 35,620 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D3 VDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 35,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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D3 VDK 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 (D3 VDK) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
D3 VDK Mileage History
- 05/07/202227,566 mi
- 20/06/202329,114 mi+1,548 mi
- 23/07/202432,406 mi+3,292 mi
- 24/07/202432,414 mi+8 mi
- 04/09/202535,620 mi+3,206 mi
Average of roughly 2,542 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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