2009 Mercedes E 2.1L Diesel · LW56 AAW

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by its three consecutive clean pass results. The most recent inspection conducted in October 2025 at 102,134 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a period of successful testing throughout 2024 and 2023, indicating that the car is currently being maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal safety requirements. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-utilization vehicle of its age, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 8,941 miles between November 2024 and October 2025, suggesting a more recent increase in usage compared to the previous interval where the car covered only 5,451 miles in eleven months. Despite this slight uptick, the total mileage remains low enough that the vehicle has not reached the thresholds that typically accelerate the failure of drivetrain components or de-related degradation of rubber-based bushings. While the recent MOT records are encouraging, a buyer must account for the inherent risks of a 17-year-old Mercedes-Benz. The failure recorded in January 2023 at 79,732 miles indicates a specific fault that required rectification before the subsequent pass. Because the current record lacks detailed advisories for corrosion or leaks, a physical inspection should focus on structural integrity around the subframes and suspension mounting points, which often perish on this era despite low mileage. Additionally, verify the condition of the brake lines and the state of the control arms, as long-standing vehicles can suffer from perished rubber that a standard MOT test might not fully capture.