2010 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · EFZ 4058

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 14 July 2022 at 329,602 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across the four preceding annual tests from 2020 to 2021 the vehicle also passed cleanly, showing no advisories or mechanical faults flagged by testers. The only blemish is a failure on 8 November 2019 at 261,567 miles, reversed five days later on 13 November 2019 at 262,045 miles with a pass and no defects listed, which suggests an administrative or minor non-mechanical rejection rather than a serious fault. Mileage stands at 329,602 against a 16-year lifespan, averaging roughly 20,600 miles per year and placing this saloon well above typical use for its class. The record shows steady annual accumulation: 262,045 miles in November 2019, 276,030 by July 2020, 292,477 by July 2021, and 329,602 by July 2022. A four-month gap separates the November 2019 pair from the July 2020 test, but the climb remains linear and the history is sparse, with no consumable wear or corrosion items ever noted across six years of testing. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high mileage and age, as MOT passes with no advisories do not confirm component life remaining. The drivetrain and structural integrity warrant close checks for fatigue, particularly subframe corrosion and engine mounts, which testers may have overlooked on a briefly presented vehicle. The clean record implies previous owners kept basic statutory compliance but offers no evidence of proactive maintenance beyond the test threshold.