2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E1.9L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on 23 December 2025 at 37,996 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of reactive repair rather than proactive care. A failure just one day prior to that successful test revealed multiple critical safety defects, including an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint, thin nearside rear brake pads, and an illegal offside rear tyre. While these issues were rectified to secure the pass, the record suggests the previous owner only addressed components once they failed inspection. The mileage profile is significantly low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,222 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, with roughly 4,200 miles driven between the 2024 and 2025 tests and 3,100 miles prior. This low usage often results in less wear on the drivetrain, but it increases the risk of degradation in rubber-based components. The recurring mentions of tyre issues across multiple years indicate the car may sit for extended periods, leading to flat spotting or uneven wear. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the suspension geometry, as the ball joint failure in late 2025 indicates that rubber bushings may be perishing from age. The braking system should be checked for seized calipers or uneven wear, given the nearside rear pads reached the critical limit despite low mileage. Considering the history of perishing and uneven wear noted in 2023, the current set of tyres must be inspected for sidewall cracking and age, as low mileage does not prevent the structural integrity of the rubber compound from failing.