2012 Mercedes 2.1L Diesel · AL02 EAF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean pass record over the last five years. The most recent MOT test conducted in June 2025 at 83,895 miles passed without any advisories or failures, indicating that the mechanical and safety components currently meet minimum regulatory standards. This suggests a trend of consistent maintenance, as the vehicle has avoided the recurring failures often seen in older German luxury models. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. Between June 2021 and June 2025, the car covered 10,794 miles, showing a steady but infrequent usage of roughly 2,700 miles annually. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, such as bushes and seals, if the vehicle sits for extended periods. The consistent intervals between tests suggest the car has been used regularly, even if the rate of accumulation has slowed significantly in more recent years. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front axle and suspension geometry. The June 2022 test at 75,798 miles flagged both the nearside and offside front tyres as being worn to the legal limit and showing edge wear, which often indicates misalignment or worn control arm bushes. While these issues appear to have been addressed given the subsequent clean passes, a check for uneven tyre wear or play in the steering components remains necessary. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough inspection of the chassis for structural corrosion and brake line condition is also essential, as low mileage does not prevent environmental oxidation over fourteen years.