MERCEDES E1995 · 3.0L DIESEL

The most recent MOT was in March 2015, over a decade ago. This indicates a significant gap in maintenance records and raises concerns about unmonitored wear or damage since then. The vehicle has 250,145 miles on a 31-year-old chassis, equating to roughly 8,069 miles per year—typical for its age but suggesting consistent use rather than long periods of inactivity. The MOT history reveals recurring issues with brake components and corrosion. In March 2015, the vehicle passed with near-limit tyre wear and slightly deteriorated brake hoses. However, just five days earlier, it failed due to excessive play in the offside track rod end ball joint, missing wheel bolts, severely corroded brake pipes, and corroded subframe mounts. These failures suggest systemic undercarriage and brake deterioration, likely exacerbated by age and mileage. The 2012 MOT noted perished brake hoses, indicating a long-standing pattern of corrosion in brake systems. The trend appears stable rather than worsening, but this is based on limited data. The 2015 failure and pass occurred within days, implying urgent repairs may have been made, but no subsequent MOTs confirm ongoing stability.