2013 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · AV13 WPW

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent MOT conducted in October 2025 at 129,511 miles. This lack of recorded defects indicates that the car is meeting minimum safety and emissions standards. While a failure was recorded in September 2024, the immediate rectification and pass three miles later suggest the owner is proactive in addressing identified faults rather than allowing them to persist into subsequent tests. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between October 2022 and August 2023, the car covered only 1,400 miles, indicating a period of lower use. However, usage increased significantly with 20,635 miles driven between August 2023 and October 2025. This recent surge in mileage suggests the vehicle has returned to regular, long-distance driving, which naturally accelerates the wear rate on rubber components, suspension bushings, and braking assemblies. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific cause of the September 2024 failure, as the provided record does not detail the mechanical reason for the defect. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check of the front suspension control arms and coil springs is necessary, as these are common points of fatigue on Mercedes Benz E-Class models from this era. Also inspect for corrosion on the exhaust system and check the condition of the brake discs, as the MOT history does not rule out surface rust or thinning pads that may require replacement in the near future.