2018 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · KM51 BAD

The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a stable and clean maintenance history. The most recent test conducted on 12 March 2025 at 45,232 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, continuing a trend of clean passes across the last five years. This consistency suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids common mechanical or structural failures flagged during MOT testing. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eight-year-old luxury saloon, averaging approximately 5,650 miles per annum. Between September 2021 at 26,980 miles and March 2025 at 45,232 miles, the car covered 18,252 miles, indicating light annual use. The gap of 1,500 miles between the September 2022 and May 2023 tests shows a period of very low usage, which typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine-related components like brake systems compared to high-mileage counterparts. While the MOT record shows no recorded faults, a buyer should focus on components susceptible to low-mileage degradation and age. Inspect the rubber-based parts such as suspension bushes, bushings, and tyre sidewalls for cracking or dry rot, which occurs when vehicles sit stationary. Because the brakes are used infrequently, check the discs for surface pitting or corrosion and ensure the calipers are not seized due to lack of movement. Additionally, verify the structural integrity of the underbody components and look for any fluid spotting or uneven tyre wear that a clean MOT would not necessarily capture.