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2016 Mercedes-Benz E 5.5L Petrol · M1 YSN

M1 YSN

2016 Mercedes-Benz E (5.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 54,023 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin
2016 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
54,023 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.5L
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MOT Status
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Valid until 09 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
5461cc
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M1 YSN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
  • 54,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)

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M1 YSN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Oct 2026, 23:06
MOT Analysis

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 (M1 YSN) between February 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 June 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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M1 YSN Mileage History

  1. 04/02/202343,602 mi
  2. 24/02/202448,191 mi+4,589 mi
  3. 03/06/202551,720 mi+3,529 mi
  4. 11/06/202654,023 mi+2,303 mi
  5. 11/06/202654,023 mi

Average of roughly 3,112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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2016 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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