2007 MERCEDES E3.0L DIESEL

The vehicle's most recent MOT test on 23 January 2026 at 159,787 miles indicates a clean pass with no recorded defects. This follows a period of significant mechanical instability throughout 2024 and 2025. The maintenance trend appears to be improving, moving from a series of heavy failures to a clean pass, suggesting that the previous mechanical issues were addressed. The vehicle has covered 159,787 miles over its 19-year lifespan, averaging roughly 8,410 miles per year. This represents typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression between tests shows consistent annual movement, such as the 10,728 miles recorded between January 2025 and January 2026. There are no signs of long-term inactivity or sudden, excessive mileage spikes that would suggest irregular usage patterns. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking systems. The 17 January 2024 failure highlighted worn ball joints on both the nearside and offside suspension arms, alongside a noisy nearside front wheel bearing. These issues recurred in a different form during the 21 January 2025 failure, where the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint was flagged as excessively worn. While the 2026 test was clear, the history of recurring suspension component wear suggests these parts may require frequent monitoring. The 2025 records also flagged a corroded offside front brake pipe and a defective central rear exhaust mounting. Although the vehicle passed the subsequent test in January 2026, the previous failure regarding multiple tyres with insufficient tread depth and sidewall cuts indicates a tendency toward deferred consumable maintenance. A thorough check of the current tyre condition and a visual inspection of the brake lines for any signs of further corrosion or grease contamination is advisable.