MERCEDES-BENZ E2016 · 2.1L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test in November 2025 at 92,251 miles followed a failure just two days prior for a fractured offside rear coil spring and an inoperative registration plate lamp. While these issues were rectified to secure a pass, the presence of a broken suspension component suggests that mechanical faults are only being addressed once they reach failure point rather than being replaced during routine servicing. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,200 miles per year. There is a clear gap of 8,541 miles between the October 2023 and November 2024 tests, followed by another 3,992 miles leading into the late 2024 and 2025 period. This steady usage suggests regular road miles rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for seals and rubber components, though it explains the standard wear on consumable items seen in the record. A buyer should specifically inspect the entire suspension and braking system, as the 2023 test at 79,718 miles flagged thin front brake pads and multiple tyres reaching the legal limit. The fracture of the coil spring in 2025 indicates that the remaining springs may be nearing the end of their fatigue life, necessitating a visual check for corrosion or sagging. Additionally, the windscreen damage noted in 2023 should be verified to ensure no cracks have propagated across the driver's field of vision since that entry.