MERCEDES-BENZ E2014 · 2.1L DIESEL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. The most recent test in April 2026 at 113,889 miles passed despite a non-hazardous oil leak and a severely deteriorated offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover. This specific suspension component is a recurring issue, having also been flagged during the April 2025 test, suggesting that the owner only addresses wear items once they reach the point of MOT failure criteria. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year over the last decade. The data shows steady progression, moving from 99,801 miles in April 2023 to 113,889 miles in April 2026. This consistent usage suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which is generally beneficial for seals and gaskets, though the cumulative mileage indicates that mechanical components and rubber bushings are reaching the end of their standard service-life cycles. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the braking system and chassis. The record shows a corroded offside brake pipe appearing in 2023 and 2024, which was noted as being covered in grease, a common tactic used to hide the extent of the rust from the tester. The high handbrake travel reported in 2026 indicates significant wear on the parking brake mechanism or cables that requires immediate attention. Furthermore, the persistent oil leak noted across three consecutive years warrants a professional engine inspection to determine if the source is a simple cover seal or a more costly failure of the front crank seal or oil pump.