MERCEDES-BENZ E2013 · 2.1L Diesel

The vehicle presents a broadly roadworthy status based on the most recent test, with the October 2023 examination at 268,052 miles returning a pass and no defects logged. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available record, showing no worsening mechanical faults or recurring advisories. A failed test on the same date at 268,050 miles is anomalous, as the DVSA entry records no defects; this suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a fault-driven failure, with the car promptly passing two miles later. Mileage sits high for a 2013 registered Mercedes-Benz E-Class at 268,052 recorded miles, equating to roughly 20,600 miles per year. The record shows steady annual accumulation: 214,216 miles in July 2020, 224,171 in August 2021, 248,813 in July 2022, and 268,052 by October 2023. No standing periods or sudden gaps appear. The sparse five-entry history with clean passes implies the previous keeper maintained basic test compliance, though absence of advisories at this mileage warrants caution rather than assumption of condition. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering linkage for wear, given the high annual mileage places load on chassis components. Brake discs and calipers require checks for binding or uneven wear, while exhaust emissions and structural underbody corrosion must be examined despite no tester flags. The clean record offers no evidence of neglected consumables, but at 268,000 miles the drivetrain and subframe demand thorough scrutiny beyond the MOT scope. Previous owners cleared every annual test without advisory notes, which reflects routine presentation rather than confirmed deep servicing. The October 2023 double entry shows the car entered the network twice in one day; verify the V5C and test certificate to confirm no suppressed defect. At this mileage, pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes specialist remains the only reliable gauge of true roadworthiness.