2016 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · DRH 1A
2016 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 75,523 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DRH 1A Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 75,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DRH 1A 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 (DRH 1A) between April 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative become detached broken (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DRH 1A Mileage History
- 03/04/202565,784 mi
- 08/05/202567,817 mi+2,033 mi
- 08/05/202567,817 mi
- 06/05/202675,523 mi+7,706 mi
- 06/05/202675,523 mi
Average of roughly 8,935 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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