MERCEDES-BENZ E2015 · 2.1L DIESEL

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents a stable and largely positive maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 13 March 2026 at 93,647 miles resulting in a pass. However, that latest test did flag three advisories, indicating a minor uptick in wear items after two consecutive clean passes. Both nearside and offside front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, suggesting alignment or suspension geometry issues may be accelerating uneven wear. A slight play was also recorded in the nearside front wheel bearing, a component that typically deteriorates gradually and warrants monitoring. The overall trajectory remains broadly stable, though the reappearance of advisories after two defect-free years suggests basic consumable upkeep may have been deferred recently. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between the February 2022 test at 64,522 miles and the March 2026 test at 93,647 miles, the car covered 29,125 miles across four years, averaging roughly 7,281 miles annually. This sits slightly below the 8,513 miles per year implied by the total age-to-mileage ratio, indicating the car may have seen lighter use in its most recent years or spent extended periods stationary. The annual increments between tests are steady, with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged disuse. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering components. The recurring front tyre wear advisories, now appearing on both sides in the March 2026 test, point toward possible tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or deteriorating ball joints. The slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing is not an immediate failure but should be checked for progression, as excessive play can lead to uneven brake disc wear and compromised handling. A road test under braking and over uneven surfaces will reveal whether the bearing noise or any suspension clunks are present. The brake system and tyre condition deserve direct physical inspection given the pattern of front tyre advisories appearing in both 2023 and 2026. Uneven edge wear on both front tyres suggests the issue is not isolated to one corner and may reflect a systemic alignment or suspension concern rather than a single worn component. While the MOT record shows no structural corrosion, exhaust emissions, or serious mechanical failures across five consecutive passes, the front-end wear pattern is the one recurring theme a buyer should verify has been addressed before purchase.