2016 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · LO16 FLA

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 16 October 2025 at 145,584 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test came one day after a failure on 15 October 2025 at identical mileage, yet the failure listed no defects, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior passes on 23 January 2025, 20 January 2024, and 17 January 2023 show no advisories or recorded defects across four consecutive years. The odometer reads 145,584 miles against a ten-year lifespan, equating to roughly 14,558 miles per year and placing this saloon above typical private-use averages for its class. Annual increments stayed consistent: 114,400 miles in January 2023 rose to 124,054 by January 2024, then 135,039 by January 2025, and 145,584 by October 2025. No standing periods or abrupt accumulation gaps appear in the data. The clean sheet at every test suggests the previous keeper addressed consumables before each examination, though the sparse record leaves no visibility of worn suspension bushes, corroding subframes, or tired brake discs between tests. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the MOT entries never flagged such items yet high annual mileage accelerates chassis fatigue. Examine front coil springs, wishbone bushes, and rear brake calipers for binding or seepage not captured by the pass results. Verify the tyre tread depth and exhaust emissions against current limits, since no advisories were raised to confirm recent renewal. Given the unexplained fail-with-no-defect on 15 October 2025, confirm with the selling garage whether paperwork or lighting checks triggered the rejection. The vehicle's history implies disciplined upkeep, but physical verification of drivetrain mounts and steering joints remains prudent at this mileage.