2016 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · WA16 AFZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT data. The most recent test conducted on 26 January 2022 at 146,613 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates that the vehicle was maintained to a high standard during its last official inspection, as no mechanical failures or structural weaknesses were identified by the tester at that time. The mileage reflects high usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 14,600 miles per annum. Between the 28 July 2021 test at 129,024 miles and the January 2022 test, the car covered 17,589 miles in just six months. This rate of accumulation suggests consistent, likely motorway use, which often results in less severe mechanical wear compared to city driving. However, the lack of any recorded MOT data since January 2022 means the vehicle is now over four years overdue for its annual test, leaving the current state of its roadworthiness unknown. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of high-mileage components that degrade over long distances. Given the 146,000-mile odometer reading, priority should be given to checking the suspension wish arm bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue or perished rubber. The braking system also requires examination for binding calipers or thin discs, as the high annual mileage places significant stress on these consumables. Structural integrity of the chassis should be verified for corrosion, particularly around the wheel arches and sills. Because the MOT history is clean but significantly outdated, there is a risk that developing faults such as exhaust leaks or emissions failures have emerged since the 2022 test. A fresh MOT test is mandatory before any purchase to establish a factual baseline of the vehicle's mechanical and safety condition.