2013 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · 25 GCG

This 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, demonstrated by a clean pass on 6 May 2025 at 104,053 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend remains consistent, showing a pattern of passing tests without mechanical or structural advisories. While the record includes two failed tests in March 2023 and March 2025, both were recorded with no defects, suggesting administrative or procedural issues rather than mechanical deterioration. The vehicle currently presents as fully compliant with UK safety standards. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year, which is typical for this model. Between the March 2023 pass at 97,022 miles and the March 2024 pass at 100,153 miles, the car covered just over 3,100 miles. This increased slightly to around 3,800 miles over the following twelve months leading to the March 2025 test. Only 88 miles were recorded between the March 2025 failure and the subsequent May 2025 pass, indicating either a very short retest drive or a prolonged period of minimal use immediately prior to the recent test. Although the MOT record contains no recurring mechanical faults, the anomaly of two failed tests with zero defects warrants scrutiny of the vehicle's service history and ownership circumstances. A prospective buyer should inspect the condition of consumable components that degrade with age and low mileage rather than use. Check the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion, which can cause binding on low-mileage vehicles left standing. Examine the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as the rubber may have perished despite adequate tread depth. Inspect the suspension bushes and exhaust system for deterioration, and verify the structural integrity of the underbody for corrosion, which remains a critical factor for a thirteen-year-old saloon regardless of its clean MOT status.