2009 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · AK09 YMS

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz E remains roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 27 October 2025 at 173,664 miles which passed with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly on 11 November 2024 at 167,739 miles and on 2 November 2023 at 164,768 miles. The only blemish in the sequence is a failed test on 6 November 2024 at 167,735 miles, which the record shows with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-based failure. Mileage progression across the available history is consistent with typical use for a 17-year-old vehicle. The car covered 161,857 miles at the 25 October 2022 test, rose to 164,768 by 2 November 2023, then 167,739 by 11 November 2024, and reached 173,664 by October 2025. That equates to roughly 3,000 miles per year between 2022 and 2024, climbing to about 5,900 miles in the following year. No excessive accumulation or unexplained gaps appear in the data; the clean pass record with no advisories indicates previous keepers attended to consumables before each test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and 173,664 recorded miles. The MOT history flags no corrosion, exhaust emissions issues, or structural integrity concerns across the five-year span. The absence of advisories on worn tyres or wiper blades implies basic upkeep was not neglected, though rubber components and caliper operation warrant verification at this mileage. Given the repeated clean passes and the lone defect-free failure in November 2024, the vehicle presents as mechanically sound on paper. Prospective owners should prioritise an independent check of underbody condition and drivetrain seals, as these areas fall outside MOT scope yet degrade on high-mileage executive saloons of this era.