2002 MERCEDES E3.2L DIESEL

The most recent MOT on 2016-12-12 recorded a pass with no defects, but this was over 10 years ago. Earlier entries reveal recurring issues with rear tyres approaching the legal wear limit, noted in 2015 and 2016. A significant failure in 2015-01-08 highlighted a broken offside front coil spring (2.4.C.1a), a structural component affecting suspension integrity. No further coil spring issues were recorded in subsequent MOTs, suggesting potential repair. The pattern of tyre wear near legal limits in 2015 and 2016 indicates consistent neglect or lack of maintenance, though no defects were flagged in the final MOT. The 2015 failure and subsequent passes imply that repairs were made, but the absence of recent data leaves uncertainty about ongoing tyre condition. The 2014 MOT was clean, but this was over 12 years before the latest test, limiting its relevance to current safety. The vehicle’s low mileage (2,571 miles annually) suggests either light use or prolonged periods of inactivity. While lower mileage typically reduces wear on moving parts, it can accelerate degradation of static components like rubber seals, tyres, and fluids. The 2015 coil spring failure, though repaired, raises concerns about potential corrosion or fatigue in older suspension systems.