2016 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · DC66 OOV

The vehicle presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 8 December 2025 at 83,251 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, though a failed test on 5 December 2025 at 83,250 miles is logged with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or presentational rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the car passed every annual examination from 2022 through 2024 with no advisories raised. Annual mileage averages around 8,325 against the 10-year age, a typical figure for this model. The records show 54,413 miles on 6 December 2022, rising to 63,485 on 30 November 2023, 73,688 on 22 November 2024, and 83,251 on 8 December 2025. The yearly increments sit near 9,000 to 10,000, with no standing gaps or sudden accumulation spikes. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, showing only clean passes and the unexplained December 2025 failure, so no wear-driven patterns emerge from the file. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car is now past 80,000 miles. The absence of advisories across five years suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but MOT testers do not strip components. Verify the 5 December 2025 failure reason with DVSA, as a no-defect fail often signals a documentation mismatch or plate issue rather than corrosion or emissions. Check underneath for structural rust at sills and subframes, and confirm tyre tread depth and wiper condition visually. The clean record offers reasonable assurance, yet high-mileage Mercedes diesel wear on calipers and exhaust mounts remains invisible until a workshop lifts the car.