2011 Mercedes-Benz E250 Avantgarde CDI Blue-CY A 2.1L Diesel · BXZ 5492

The most recent MOT test on June 12, 2025, confirms the vehicle passed without defects, though the preceding August 2023 failure—just 976 miles before passing—suggests a brief but unresolved issue. The pattern of two consecutive failures in 2022 and 2023, both at similar mileages (153,864 and 167,143), raises concern over potential recurring problems, though the lack of recorded defects in the official record obscures the specifics. Since the last failure in August 2023, the vehicle has remained passable, but the proximity of the 2023 failures indicates either a narrowly avoided major fault or inconsistent maintenance. The 2025 test’s clean slate does not guarantee stability, particularly given the high mileage and age, which typically demand closer scrutiny of wear items. The recorded mileage of 182,715 miles over 15 years equates to an average of 12,181 miles annually, a rate significantly above the UK average for this vehicle class. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests—just 11 months—suggests either aggressive driving or prolonged neglect, as the mileage jumped from 154,070 to 167,143 in that period. The 2023 failure followed closely by a pass at 168,019 miles implies the vehicle may have been driven until the last possible moment before testing, a red flag for deferred maintenance. The subsequent 2024–2025 period shows no recorded tests, leaving a critical 18-month gap where no official inspection occurred, despite the vehicle accumulating another 14,666 miles. Given the lack of specific failure details in the MOT record, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the suspension components—particularly rear bushes and coil springs—given the 2023 failure history. The binding brake advisories implied by the 2022 and 2023 failures warrant thorough checking of rear brake calipers, pads, and rotor condition, as repeated issues here often indicate either worn components or hydraulic faults. Structural integrity should also be assessed, especially around wheel arches and subframes, given the high mileage and age; corrosion or frame damage could have gone unreported. Finally, the exhaust system and emissions controls should be scrutinised, as these are common failure points in diesel vehicles of this era, particularly if the vehicle was driven aggressively.