MERCEDES-BENZ E2016 · 1.9L Diesel

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record of passes over the last three years. The most recent test on 27 December 2025 at 138,022 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This suggests the car is currently maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements. The mileage is high for a ten year old vehicle, averaging roughly 13,802 miles per year. A significant jump in usage occurred between 19 December 2023 and 20 December 2024, where the odometer rose from 117,463 to 132,523 miles. This indicates a period of heavy use, likely involving long-distance motorway commuting, which generally puts less strain on the engine and gearbox than short urban trips. The MOT history is unusually sparse, showing no recorded advisories across multiple tests. While the absence of flagged faults is positive, the lack of any mentioned wear on consumables like brake discs, tyres, or suspension bushes is atypical for a car with 138,022 miles. This suggests a proactive maintenance regime where parts are replaced before they trigger an MOT advisory. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components that the MOT tester may have overlooked or that do not trigger a failure. Check for oil leaks around the engine seals and inspect the condition of the suspension mounts and steering rack. Given the high mileage, a manual check of the service history is necessary to confirm that the timing chain and transmission fluids have been changed according to manufacturer intervals.