2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E2.1L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a remarkably clean maintenance history. The most recent test on 13 January 2026 at 62,033 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure just one day prior at the same mileage. This sequence suggests an administrative error or a minor presentation issue that was rectified immediately before the retest. Since 2023, the car has maintained a perfect record without any advisory notices. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-intensity usage for its age, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per annum. Between January 2023 (44,092 miles) and January 2025 (53,195 miles), the vehicle covered 9,103 miles, while it added another 8,838 miles in the subsequent year leading up to the 2026 test. This low mileage typically reduces wear on high-stress components like the brake assemblies and suspension bushings, though it increases the risk of degradation in rubber-based components and fluid chemistry due to age alone over the decade. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the MOT history, a physical inspection should focus on verifying the absence of hidden corrosion that standard tests might not capture. A buyer should check for early structural rust on the chassis and underbody, which can affect Mercedes vehicles of this era despite low mileage. While the record shows no mechanical failures or fluid leaks, inspecting the state of the calipers and the condition of the tyres remains necessary to ensure that the low usage has not led to dry rot or uneven wear patterns.