2016 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · T888 ABL
2016 Mercedes-Benz E (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 72,728 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T888 ABL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 72,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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T888 ABL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz E (T888 ABL) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
T888 ABL Mileage History
- 09/09/202364,529 mi
- 17/08/202467,837 mi+3,308 mi
- 30/08/202570,545 mi+2,708 mi
- 06/09/202570,547 mi+2 mi
- 29/08/202672,728 mi+2,181 mi
Average of roughly 2,760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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