2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E250 AMG SPORT CDI AUTO2.1L Diesel

The most recent MOT test on this Mercedes-Benz E250 AMG Sport CDI, conducted on 29 April 2024 at 128,625 miles , confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy with no recorded defects. The preceding tests— March 2023 (122,060 miles) , March 2022 (115,223 miles) , and a failed attempt in February 2022 (114,755 miles) —show an otherwise clean history, though the single failure in early 2022 stands out as an anomaly. Since then, the vehicle has passed every test without fail, suggesting consistent maintenance or a lack of critical issues requiring intervention. The absence of advisories or recurring faults implies no obvious pattern of neglect, but the 15-month gap between the 2024 and 2023 tests —the longest in this record—warries scrutiny of whether routine servicing was delayed. The mileage progression of 9,894 miles per year aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, though the 1,265-mile gap between the 2022 failure and the subsequent pass (25 February to 18 March) is unusual and may indicate a rushed retest or a minor oversight rather than a mechanical issue. The 12-month intervals between most tests (2022–2023, 2023–2024) are standard, but the 15-month gap before the 2024 test —despite the vehicle’s age—could signal either a deliberate deferral of the MOT or a period of reduced usage. No extreme mileage spikes or prolonged inactivity are evident, but the lack of pre-MOT servicing records means critical components like turbochargers, suspension bushes, or differential fluid may not have been refreshed on schedule. Given the clean MOT history, the buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the turbocharged diesel system , particularly the turbocharger seals, intercooler, and exhaust manifold —common failure points in high-mileage AMG diesel engines. The suspension bushes (upper/lower control arms, sway bar links) and coil springs should be checked for excessive wear or corrosion, as these are often overlooked in vehicles with no recorded advisories. The rear brake system , which failed to pass in February 2022, should be thoroughly tested for binding calipers, uneven wear, or seized components , even if the current MOT passed. Finally, the structural underbody —especially around the sills, wheel arches, and exhaust system—must be examined for corrosion, as diesel vehicles are prone to rust damage in wet conditions. The exhaust emissions system (DPF, if applicable, or catalytic converter) should also be verified, as diesel-specific failures are not always captured in MOT defect records.