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16 SU

2011 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,898 mi
Last recorded29,898 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz E75,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 SU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 29,898 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 29,190 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 27,925 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 26,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 25,803 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 24,519 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 22,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

car showing service overdue by 275 days

Pass 4 Feb 2019 20,275 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 17,677 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 14,904 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 12,384 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 9,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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16 SU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 75,221 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 16 SU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 16 SU registered?

16 SU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is 16 SU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 SU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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