2016 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · E4 ESA
2016 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 43,536 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
E4 ESA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 43,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E4 ESA 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 (E4 ESA) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
E4 ESA Mileage History
- 29/09/202247,463 km
- 04/10/202335,785 mi
- 01/10/202439,876 mi+4,091 mi
- 03/10/202439,876 mi
- 16/10/202543,536 mi+3,660 mi
Average of roughly -1,288 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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