2010 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · AX59 CZO

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, though history reveals a period of significant mechanical neglect that was eventually addressed. The most recent test in August 2023 at 156,231 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the various issues identified in 2022 were rectified. However, because the vehicle has not undergone an MOT in nearly three years as of July 2026, the current state of safety-critical components is unknown and requires immediate inspection. At 156,231 miles over 16 years, the Mercedes follows a consistent usage pattern of approximately 9,700 miles per year, which is typical for a diesel saloon of this age. There is a notable gap in records between June 2019 and December 2020, where the car covered over 24,000 miles in just eighteen months. The period between late 2021 and late 2022, where nearly 10,000 miles were driven, coincides with a cluster of MOT failures due to deferred maintenance on worn components. A buyer must pay close attention to the braking and suspension systems, as these areas have shown recurring degradation. Records from 2021 through 2022 highlight persistent corrosion on front and rear brake pipes, along with corroded brake hose ferrules. The suspension has also been a weak point, with rear arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages flagged across multiple tests. While the 2023 test was clean, the historical frequency of these faults suggests that the vehicle is prone to rapid wear in its rubber and metal chassis components. Given the time elapsed since the last recorded test, a physical inspection should focus on structural integrity and the condition of the fluid-carrying-carrying lines. The previous failure for missing wheel bolts and worn tyres indicates that past ownership may have been reactive rather than proactive. Verifying the current brake efficiency and checking for play in the suspension joints is essential to ensure the issues resolved in 2022 have not returned during the extended period of unrecorded use.