2016 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · E12 TAX
2016 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2016. Recorded mileage 86,375 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E12 TAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 86,375 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.
E12 TAX 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 (E12 TAX) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
E12 TAX Mileage History
- 22/04/202366,082 mi
- 03/05/202473,350 mi+7,268 mi
- 10/05/202473,457 mi+107 mi
- 28/05/202580,388 mi+6,931 mi
- 18/05/202686,375 mi+5,987 mi
Average of roughly 6,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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