2016 MERCEDES-BENZ V2.1L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on January 2 2026 at 98,033 miles. The maintenance trend appears consistent despite a singular anomalous failure in December 2025 at a mileage of 98,025 miles. Given that this failure recorded no specific defects and the vehicle passed ten days later, it suggests an administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The clean records from the previous three years indicate a consistently high standard of operational readiness. The mileage accumulation is remarkably regular for a ten-year-old Mercedes, averaging approximately 9,800 miles per annum. Between December 2022 and December 2023, the vehicle covered 13,305 miles, which represents a slight spike in usage compared to the 4,861 miles recorded between the 2023 and 2024 tests. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has been used for regular transit rather than sitting idle, which is generally beneficial for preventing seal degradation and brake corrosion issues associated with long periods of standing. While the MOT history is free of advisories and recurring faults, a physical inspection should focus on high-wear components typical of the 100,000-mile threshold. The buyer should examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of perished rubber, as these often reach their limit at this mileage. Given the age of the vehicle, checking the brake discs for thinning and the calipers for binding is prudent to ensure the braking system remains within factory specifications despite the clean test history.