2013 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · A8 PTG

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 July 2025 at 61,787 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding three annual tests also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 8 September 2022 at 47,571 miles, reversed the very next day on 9 September 2022 at identical mileage with a pass and no defects logged, indicating a clerical or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage stands at 61,787 against a 13-year lifespan, averaging roughly 4,750 miles per year. The record shows steady, low accumulation: 47,571 miles in September 2022, 52,222 by September 2023, 56,619 by August 2024, and 61,787 by July 2025. No rapid jumps or standing gaps appear. The clean advisory history across all passes suggests the previous keeper addressed wear before each test, though the sparse fault data limits deeper inference on consumable cycles. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and low annual use, which can allow corrosion or perished rubbers to develop unnoticed during long idle periods. The absence of recorded advisories means no recurring structural or mechanical trends require targeted follow-up from the MOT alone. Verify the 8-9 September 2022 anomaly with DVSA to confirm no suppressed defect. Otherwise, the vehicle's documented history supports a low-risk purchase subject to standard pre-sale checks on underside structural integrity and exhaust emissions.