2007 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · L158 FUR

The Mercedes-Benz E presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 12 May 2025 at 71,212 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across five consecutive annual examinations from 28 April 2021 to May 2025, the vehicle cleared each assessment without advisories, indicating consistent compliance with statutory standards. This unbroken sequence suggests the previous keeper addressed any latent issues before each test. The odometer readings reveal a low-mileage profile for a 19-year-old vehicle, ascending from 62,320 miles at the 2021 test to 71,212 miles by May 2025. Annual accumulation slowed progressively: the car covered 2,935 miles between 2021 and 2022, then 2,464, 1,967, and just 1,526 miles in the final interval. Such restrained use, averaging under 3,750 miles per year, implies prolonged periods of inactivity rather than daily commuting. The clean record shows no gaps exceeding twelve months, reflecting disciplined test scheduling. Despite the absence of flagged faults, a buyer must still scrutinise age-related components that MOT tests may not condemn until failure. The tester noted no suspension bushes, coil springs, or braking defects, yet rubber components perish with time irrespective of mileage. We recommend a physical inspection of subframe and sill corrosion, brake disc thickness, and condition of tyres and wiper blades. Low usage often masks binding calipers or flat-spotted tyres from standing. The record implies a careful ownership pattern, with no failures or advisories suggesting skipped upkeep. However, the 2007 chassis will have endured nearly two decades of environmental exposure. Prospective purchasers should commission an independent underside check for structural integrity and verify service history beyond MOT scope.