2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E3.5L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent service history indicates a shift toward reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. In the March 2026 test at 60,653 miles, the car initially failed due to a worn nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint, thin rear brake pads, and both front tyres reaching legal limits. While the vehicle passed following repairs, the presence of multiple mechanical failures in a single session suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a point of MOT test failure. At 60,653 miles, this eleven-year-old Mercedes has averaged approximately 5,500 miles per year, which is significantly below the national average for a vehicle of this age. The data shows a consistent but low usage pattern, with 4,729 miles covered between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 4,809 miles covered in the year since that. This low mileage typically implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine, but long periods of standing can often lead to the degradation of rubber components and seals, which may contribute to the deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage dust cover noted back in December 2022. A prospective buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the front suspension, as the anti-roll bar linkages have already shown a history of wear. The uneven wear on the front tyres recorded in 2026 also suggests a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that should be verified. Additionally, because the rear brake pads were flagged as thin during the most recent failure, the condition of the brake discs and calipers should be checked to ensure no excessive glazing or binding has occurred due to the lack of proactive maintenance in the recorded history.