2007 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · S20 JJP

The vehicle holds a current MOT valid until July 2025, having passed its most recent test on 14 July 2025 at 203,335 miles with three minor advisories. The overall maintenance trend is broadly stable but reveals a persistent pattern of corrosion-related advisories that have never been fully resolved. The most recent test flagged both rear brake pads wearing thin and a non-excessive oil leak, neither of which constitutes a serious defect, yet the recurrence of brake pipe corrosion and component deterioration across multiple years suggests a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach. The mileage accumulation of roughly 10,700 miles per year over nineteen years sits within a normal range for an executive saloon of this age. The record shows a steady progression from 184,867 miles in June 2021 to 203,335 miles in July 2025, averaging approximately 1,800 miles per year in the most recent four-year window. That is notably lower than the lifetime average, which may indicate the vehicle has been used less intensively in recent years or has spent extended periods stationary. The MOT history itself is complete and consecutive with no gaps in testing, providing a reliable chronological picture of the vehicle's condition. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system during any in-person inspection. Corroded rear brake pipes appeared as advisories in the May 2023 and June 2022 tests, and the July 2024 test flagged a corroded nearside rear brake pipe covered in grease or other material. Combined with repeated advisories for worn and corroded rear brake discs in 2022, 2023, and 2024, this points to a system that has suffered from long-term moisture ingress and inadequate protection. The rear anti-roll bar corrosion noted in 2022 and 2023 further supports the view that underfloor components have been exposed to persistent damp conditions. The July 2025 oil leak advisory, while described as not excessive, warrants investigation at the sump, rocker cover, or camshaft seals given the vehicle's age and mileage. The headlamp fogging and windscreen chipping recurring across tests from 2021 through 2024 are cosmetic and visibility concerns rather than structural risks, but they indicate the previous keeper addressed MOT advisories minimally rather than replacing degraded components. The deteriorated rear prop shaft flexible coupling flagged in 2024 is worth inspecting for play or vibration, as failure of that component can cause drivetrain imbalance. Overall, the record describes a mechanically functional vehicle with no dangerous defects, but one where corrosion management and preventive upkeep have been consistently deferred. A thorough underbrake inspection and a check for fresh corrosion treatment or replacement of aged brake lines would be prudent before purchase.