2016 MERCEDES-BENZ V2.1L Diesel

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test on 17 July 2025 at 106,602 miles resulted in a failure due to insufficient washer fluid and a nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit. While it passed the immediate re-test, the appearance of a non-excessive oil leak indicates that the engine or seals are beginning to show age-related wear that was not present in earlier inspections. The mileage history is highly inconsistent and suggests irregular usage. While the vehicle averages roughly 10,600 miles per year over its decade, the data reveals a massive anomaly between January 2023 and January 2024, where the mileage jumped from 351,739 to 449,697 miles, representing an impossible 100,000 miles driven in a single year. Conversely, the period between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows only 57,000 miles of travel. This discrepancy suggests either clerical errors in recording or a tampered odometer, which undermines the reliability of the recorded mileage for assessing component wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the oil leak identified in July 2025 to determine if it originates from a simple gasket or a more significant seal failure. The nearside rear tyre wear pattern on the edge suggests an alignment issue or a worn suspension bush, which requires a physical check of the arms and dampers. Given the high and fluctuating mileage figures in the record, the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the braking system should be prioritised to ensure no fatigue has occurred during periods of heavy use.