2016 Mercedes-Benz E 1.6L Diesel · PN66 GGU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on 22 April 2025 at 156,259 miles which returned no recorded defects. This follows a period of consistent testing where the car met all standards without failure. While the history shows a past failure in 2020 regarding a supplementary restraint system warning lamp, subsequent clean records suggest this fault was addressed and did not recur. The mileage profile indicates high usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 15,600 miles per annum. There is a noticeable acceleration in use between February 2023 and April 2025, where the car covered 17,806 miles in just fourteen months. This contrasts with the earlier years of its life, such as the interval between 2019 and 2020 where it covered only 15 thousand miles. Such high annual mileage typically places accelerated stress on heavy-duty components compared to lower-mileage examples. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system, as the April 2024 test at 154,014 miles flagged worn front and rear brake discs. Although the vehicle passed the 2025 test, the proximity of these readings suggests the components are nearing the end of their service life. Given the high mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, control arms, and shock absorbers is essential, as these parts often degrade under constant high-speed motorway use. Inspect the chassis for any signs of corrosion to ensure the high-mileage history has not compromised the structural integrity of the frame.