2009 MERCEDES-BENZ E3.0L Diesel

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz E presents a stable and favourable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 12 February 2026 at 146,643 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. The maintenance trend shows no worsening or recurring faults and implies consistent upkeep by previous keepers. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 17-year-old vehicle. The records show 120,544 miles in February 2022, rising to 127,372 by February 2023, 134,830 by February 2024, 140,360 by February 2025, and 146,643 by February 2026. That equates to roughly 6,000 to 6,300 miles added each year with no abrupt jumps or dormant periods. The DVSA history is sparse in advisories yet clean throughout, which suggests the car was serviced to a standard that prevented minor wear from escalating into recorded defects. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the car. Five consecutive passes with zero advisories does not rule out early corrosion on structural members, worn suspension bushes, or fatigued coil springs that a tester did not formally flag. Given the age and 146,643 miles, brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions components warrant hands-on checks for latent wear. The absence of failure points across 2022 to 2026 reflects responsible ownership rather than a fault-free design. Verify service invoices to confirm fluid changes and timing-chain condition, since MOT tests do not assess internal drivetrain health on this engine.