MERCEDES-BENZ E2016 · 2.1L Diesel

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, showing an improving maintenance trend following a period of recurring defects. The most recent test on 14 May 2025 at 67,823 miles returned with no defects, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This represents a significant shift from the March 2024 test where multiple failures across the braking and tyre systems were recorded. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, moving from 48,813 miles in February 2021 to 67,823 miles in May 2025. There are no unexplained gaps in mileage that would suggest long periods of stationary, which often leads to dry perished seals or seized components. However, the low annual mileage relative to the age of the car means that wear on rubber components and suspension bushings is driven by time rather than distance-related friction. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the braking system, as the history shows a pattern of binding calipers in 2022 and 2023, followed by pitted and scored discs in 2024. The 2024 failure specifically flagged a corroded offside front brake pipe with bubbling coating, which suggests potential moisture ingress or environmental corrosion that must be verified as fully rectified rather than patched. The recurring advisories for worn tyres reaching the 3mm limit between 2022 and 2024 indicate that the previous owner frequently deferred consumable replacements until the MOT failure threshold rather than performing proactive maintenance.