2015 Mercedes-Benz E 2.2L Diesel · J40 KBU

The car last passed on 10 March 2026 at 101,159 miles with no defects recorded, so today it holds a valid, clean MOT. The same date also shows a failed test with no defects logged, which is unusual. That pairing typically points to an administrative failure or a defect rectified before the re-test, but the record gives no further detail. Across the wider history, every prior pass came back clear with no advisories, so the maintenance trend is stable rather than worsening. Nothing in the recorded defects suggests structural corrosion, suspension wear, or brake trouble. The mileage pattern, however, does not add up. In March 2024 the odometer read 84,963 miles. In March 2025 it read 67,849 miles. That is a drop of over 17,000 miles in a single year, which is impossible without odometer alteration or a clerical error. Then, between March 2025 and March 2026, the recorded mileage rose by 33,310 miles to 101,159. That is a very high annual rate of use. The lifetime average of roughly 9,196 miles per year is typical for an eleven-year-old car, but these year-on-year readings do not form a credible continuous sequence. Because the MOT record is otherwise clean, there are no recurring mechanical faults to chase. No binding calipers, worn bushes, or corroded brake lines appear anywhere in the history. That is a positive sign for a Mercedes-Benz E-Class of this age. The real uncertainty lies in the true mileage, so a buyer should examine the service book, ask the vendor for an explanation of the 2024 to 2025 reading, and compare the odometer against stamped service intervals and the physical wear on the steering wheel, pedals, and driver's seat. A neat MOT history cannot override a mileage discrepancy that must be reconciled before purchase.