2016 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · JD12 ROS
2016 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 84,245 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- 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.
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JD12 ROS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 84,245 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.
JD12 ROS 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 (JD12 ROS) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
JD12 ROS Mileage History
- 28/03/202360,852 mi
- 26/03/202468,455 mi+7,603 mi
- 03/04/202468,575 mi+120 mi
- 07/04/202577,644 mi+9,069 mi
- 01/04/202684,245 mi+6,601 mi
Average of roughly 7,768 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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