MERCEDES-BENZ E2012 · 5.5L PETROL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history shows a stable trend of neglected tyre-related issues. The most recent test conducted in September 2025 at 31,920 miles passed, yet it repeated advisories found in the previous three years. While the car avoids major mechanical failures, the persistent nature of the tyre wear and damage suggests a lack of proactive attention to basic consumable maintenance and wheel geometry. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,280 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between September 2022 at 25,777 miles and September 2023 at 29,003 miles, where the car covered over 3,200 miles. Since then, it has averaged roughly 1,400 miles annually. This low-frequency use often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals due to age and stationary periods, despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and alignment, as the recurring inner-edge wear on the offside rear tyres recorded in 2023, 2024, and 2025 indicates a likely camber issue or worn suspension bushes. The persistent cut on the nearside front tyre since 2021 also suggests the owner is not monitoring for structural sidewall damage. Given the low mileage, a physical inspection should also check for brake disc corrosion and seized calipers, as vehicles driven infrequently frequently suffer from surface rust on the braking system.