2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 79,514 MOT tests
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 15.7% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 24 E-Class years (79,514 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- 15.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 66,885
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 79,514
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (198% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.6%
- Suspension2.9%
- Brakes2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Wheels1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.01%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.54%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.31%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.29%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.97%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.87%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.65%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.36%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.59%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.91%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz E-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 15.7% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 24 E-Class years (79,514 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.01% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.54% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class shows 66,885 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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