MERCEDES-BENZ E 220 D SE PREMIUM AUTO2017 · 1.9L DIESEL

This E 220 d presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 23 November 2025, recording 118,063 miles with zero defects, advisories, or failures. The maintenance trend is stable and, more precisely, consistently unbroken. Every test from December 2022 through November 2025 passed first time with no recorded faults whatsoever. That is four consecutive clean passes over a three-year window, which speaks to a vehicle that has been properly maintained and not neglected between annual inspections. The mileage accumulation pattern is notably uneven. Between the December 2023 test at 74,748 miles and the December 2024 test at 92,087 miles, the car covered 17,339 miles in twelve months, a sharp increase compared to the prior year's 11,070-mile increment. Then, from December 2024 to November 2025, the odometer jumped from 92,087 to 118,063 miles, adding 25,976 miles in just under eleven months. That is an annualised rate well above 27,000 miles, far exceeding the roughly 13,000-mile annual average suggested by the car's age. The anomalous 2024-12-07 entry showing zero miles appears to be a data recording error rather than a genuine test, as the mileage cannot physically reset. Buyers should verify the true mileage against service records and the V5C logbook to rule out any discrepancy. Despite the clean MOT record, the sheer volume of miles covered in the last two years warrants a thorough in-person inspection. High-mileage diesel automatic saloons place sustained torque loads on the 9G-Tronic gearbox, torque converter, and engine mounts, none of which are directly assessed during an MOT. A transmission fluid change history should be confirmed, as neglected gearbox oil at this mileage can lead to harsh shifting or mechatronic wear. The front lower suspension arms, track rod ends, and drop links deserve close scrutiny, as these components deteriorate faster under sustained motorway use. Brake discs and pads should be measured for wear, particularly at the rear, where the E 220 d's regenerative braking system can mask early-stage caliper sticking. Tyre condition and date codes should also be checked, given the rapid tread wear that accompanies high annual mileage. Structurally, the subframes, sills, and inner wing arches should be inspected for corrosion, as salt exposure accumulates proportionally with distance driven. The MOT record confirms the car is currently roadworthy, but the usage intensity in recent years means a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician is strongly advisable.