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38 MS

2016 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,108 mi
Last recorded56,108 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz E55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 MS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 56,108 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 51,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 44,051 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 36,036 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 30,776 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 30,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 27,855 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 22,217 miles

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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38 MS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 55,832 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 38 MS, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 38 MS registered?

38 MS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is 38 MS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38 MS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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