2016 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · SO65 EJA
2016 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 204,302 miles. MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO65 EJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 204,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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SO65 EJA 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 (SO65 EJA) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SO65 EJA Mileage History
- 26/02/2024178,129 mi
- 22/03/2024178,696 mi+567 mi
- 10/03/2025190,255 mi+11,559 mi
- 16/03/2026204,297 mi+14,042 mi
- 18/03/2026204,302 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 12,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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