2016 Mercedes-Benz E 220 AMG Line Edit Prem D A 2.1L Diesel · LS16 XEY

This E-Class presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT on 16 September 2025 at 54,503 miles passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. That marks five consecutive first-time passes stretching back to October 2021. The maintenance trend is stable and consistently strong, indicating a vehicle that has been kept within legal and mechanical tolerance without recurring faults. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2016 diesel. Over roughly ten years, the odometer has advanced just 54,503 miles, averaging approximately 5,450 miles annually. The annual increments between tests are steady: 3,611 miles between October 2021 and October 2022, 5,926 miles between October 2022 and October 2023, 5,721 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, and 3,612 miles between October 2024 and September 2025. There are no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps. The record is sparse in the sense that no defects have ever been flagged, but that consistency itself is a positive signal. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage diesel saloons that spend long periods stationary can develop issues MOTs do not always catch, such as DPF clogging from incomplete regeneration cycles, perished rubber suspension bushes, or surface corrosion on brake discs and subframe mounting points. The rear suspension on this generation E-Class is known to suffer from deteriorating lower arm bushes and anti-roll bar links, so a close check of the rear underside is wise. Tyre condition also deserves attention; low annual mileage often means the same set of tyres ages out rather than wears out, increasing the risk of sidewall cracking even with legal tread depth. The powertrain appears sound based on the absence of emissions-related failures, but a test drive under load is essential. Listen for any slackness from the front lower suspension arms, feel for binding rear calipers that may not manifest at low-speed MOT braking tests, and monitor the 9G-Tronic automatic transmission for hesitation or harsh shifts when cold. The clean record suggests attentive ownership, yet a pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes specialist remains the most reliable way to confirm structural integrity and long-term mechanical health.