2016 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · YC16 CYA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass in February 2026 at 40,547 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable after a period of mechanical concern in early 2023. While the two most recent tests passed without mechanical failure, the tester noted that a rear child seat obstructed a full inspection of the adult seat belt in both instances, indicating that a safety-critical component has not been thoroughly verified during the last two years. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. The data shows a consistent but light usage pattern, with a 3,400 mile gap between February 2024 and 2025, and another 3,000 miles since. This low mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though low-mileage cars often suffer from degradation of rubber-based parts and brake components due to long periods of inactivity rather than active mechanical use. A buyer must pay close attention to the braking system due to recurring reports of corrosion on both the nearside and offside front brake pipes. These faults were flagged in February 2023 and persisted into the February 2024 test. Although the vehicle passed in subsequent tests, the presence of grease or other material on these corroded pipes suggests an attempt to mask surface rust from the tester. Furthermore, the failure for a fractured nearside rear inner road wheel in February 2023 at 31,480 miles necessitates a physical inspection of the remaining wheels to ensure no other cracks or structural fatigue exist in the alloy metal.