Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Prem Btec A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Prem Btec A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Prem Btec A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Prem Btec A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Prem Btec A (2016)

Q: Is the 2016 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Prem Btec A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 136 vehicles, the 2016 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Prem Btec A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

136 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.3% first-time pass rate

2016 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Prem Btec A

CarHunch analysed 136 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Prem Btec A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2016 E220 AMG is a serious reliability concern: only 27.2% pass their MOT first time, less than a third of the UK average of 80%. The absence of dangerous defects is a minor positive, but the fundamental issue is that this model fails MOT at an alarming rate, suggesting persistent underlying issues that buyers need to investigate thoroughly.

At 78,341 miles median, these cars have racked up typical mileage for their age, yet the low pass rate isn't explained by wear and tear alone—something structural about this variant appears problematic. Before viewing one, get a pre-purchase inspection and specifically ask the vendor about previous MOT failures and what repairs have been made to address them.

We have limited data for the 2016 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Prem Btec A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

90.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 1.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

78k

Middle half: 64k–91k

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These stats describe 136 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 136 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Prem Btec A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

78,341

typical

63,946

low mileage

90,718

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Prem Btec A vehicles fall between 63,946 and 90,718 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 63,946 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 63,946–90,718 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Prem Btec As sit.

⚠ Over 122,469 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Prem Btec A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Prem Btec As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 30 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

1.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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