2016 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · VK16 EOY
2016 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 47,115 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK16 EOY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 47,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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VK16 EOY 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 (VK16 EOY) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
VK16 EOY Mileage History
- 05/01/202443,089 mi
- 12/02/202545,400 mi+2,311 mi
- 12/02/202545,400 mi
- 31/03/202646,871 mi+1,471 mi
- 28/07/202647,115 mi+244 mi
Average of roughly 1,573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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