2016 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · KN16 EWL
2016 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 176,814 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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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KN16 EWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 176,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KN16 EWL 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 (KN16 EWL) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KN16 EWL Mileage History
- 22/11/2023113,451 mi
- 30/11/2023113,509 mi+58 mi
- 13/11/2024146,924 mi+33,415 mi
- 28/11/2025176,812 mi+29,888 mi
- 28/11/2025176,814 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 31,400 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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