2016 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · DA61 SHA

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 June 2025 at 103,283 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults and no recurring advisories across the available history. Annual mileage averages 10,328 against the car's ten-year life, a typical figure for this age of executive saloon. The records show steady accumulation: 53,938 miles in June 2021, 67,520 in June 2022, 79,451 in June 2023, 91,450 in June 2024, and 103,283 in June 2025. Each test falls within a tight June window and the gaps of roughly 12,000 miles per year indicate consistent, moderate use rather than neglect or prolonged standing. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with every entry listing no defects and no advisories. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. The clean MOT slate means testers flagged no worn suspension bushes, corroded subframes, or binding brake calipers, but annual tests do not strip components. At 103,283 miles the original dampers, coil springs, and brake discs will carry ten years of fatigue unseen by the MOT lamp. Check the underbody for structural rust and inspect the exhaust emissions hardware closely. Verify the service book matches the mileage jumps and confirm the tyres, though passing, are not near legal limit from the 12,000-mile yearly grind. The record implies prior owners kept basic statutory upkeep current, yet offers no evidence of proactive mechanical refurbishment.