2009 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · BF09 AHA

The vehicle presents a strong roadworthiness profile with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test conducted in March 2026 at 85,615 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets all statutory safety requirements. This follows a period of clean passes in 2023 and 2025, suggesting that the mechanical and structural components have remained within tolerance over the last several years. The mileage pattern is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Between February 2023 and March 2026, the car covered 13,765 miles, which confirms consistent low-intensity usage. The only anomaly occurred in February 2024 at 75,874 miles, where the vehicle failed a test before passing just one month later. This specific sequence suggests a minor, component failure or a consumable item that was promptly rectified by the owner, rather than a pattern of chronic mechanical neglect. Despite the clean record, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components associated with low-mileage, older vehicles. Rubber-based parts such as suspension bushes, control arm bushings, and tyre sidewalls perish from age-related cracking regardless of the distance driven. The buyer should also inspect the brake discs for corrosion and check the calipers, as infrequent use can lead to surface pitting or seized pistons. Additionally, a thorough check of the chassis for structural rust is necessary to ensure that the age of the Mercedes has not compromised the metal integrity that the MOT testers currently find as sound.