MERCEDES-BENZ E2016 · 1.9L DIESEL

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, showing a stable maintenance trend following a previous failure. The most recent test conducted in December 2025 at 78,625 miles resulted in no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical and safety systems were operational. This follows two consecutive clean passes without advisories, suggesting that the vehicle has been maintained to a good standard over the last eighteen months. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 18,307 miles between the July 2022 test and the September 2023 test, followed by more steady accumulation of roughly 6,000 to 12,000 miles per annum thereafter. This low-to-moderate annual usage typically results in less wear on heavy-duty components like the gearbox, turbocharger, and suspension bushings compared to high-mileage fleet vehicles. The failure in September 2023 at 60,583 miles highlights a lapse in basic consumable maintenance, as the nearside rear tyre had exposed cords and the offside rear was below the legal tread depth limit. While this was rectified before the subsequent pass, a buyer should still inspect the current condition of all four tyres to ensure they have not been neglected again. Given the age of the car, a physical inspection should also focus on rubber components in the suspension and checking for early signs of corrosion on the undercarriage, as these can degrade regardless of low mileage.