2016 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · R3 SDC
2016 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 73,225 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R3 SDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
- 73,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R3 SDC 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 (R3 SDC) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm - inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R3 SDC Mileage History
- 20/04/202356,952 mi
- 18/04/202462,813 mi+5,861 mi
- 13/05/202565,799 mi+2,986 mi
- 13/05/202565,799 mi
- 06/06/202673,225 mi+7,426 mi
Average of roughly 5,201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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