2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · 24 JAS

The vehicle presents a clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent DVSA test on 20 February 2026 at 44,004 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, confirming the car meets statutory standards five months before today's date. Across five consecutive annual examinations from February 2022 to February 2026, the Mercedes-Benz E recorded zero failures and zero advisories. This denotes a stable maintenance trend with no worsening or recurring mechanical faults. Mileage pattern relative to age shows light use. The odometer advanced from 15,411 miles at the 22 February 2022 test to 23,002 miles on 10 February 2023, then 30,166 miles on 25 January 2024, 38,286 miles on 25 February 2025, and 44,004 miles on 20 February 2026. That equates to roughly 5,500 miles per annum since first registration in 2018, well below typical executive saloon usage. No gaps appear in the testing cadence. The low accumulation suggests careful ownership, likely private or fleet with limited commuting. Such a history implies previous keepers addressed required upkeep promptly, as evidenced by the absence of any late tests or rectification failures. Despite the unblemished record, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. Low mileage combined with eight years of age can mask degraded suspension bushes, corroded brake discs from prolonged standing, or perished rubber components not yet severe enough to trigger an MOT advisory. The examiner recorded no structural integrity concerns, yet hidden corrosion on subframes or exhaust emissions drift may develop between tests. We recommend examining coil springs, binding calipers, and tyre sidewall condition closely, as these items suffer from inactivity as much as wear.