2007 Mercedes E220 Classis CDI 2.1L Heavy oil · BF57 AEE

The 2007 Mercedes E220 CDI holds a valid MOT pass dated 7 July 2025 at 150,162 miles with no defects recorded, confirming current legal roadworthiness. The maintenance trend shows a recurring fail-then-pass cycle, with the 12 June 2025 test failing at 150,101 miles and the 18 April 2024 test failing at 142,345 miles, both listing no defects. This stable yet anomalous pattern suggests either swift rectification between tests or administrative gaps rather than progressive mechanical deterioration. Mileage rose from 135,421 at the 6 April 2023 pass to 142,562 by the 2 May 2024 pass, then to 150,162 by July 2025, averaging near 7,900 miles per year for a 19-year-old car. The record displays no rapid accumulation or prolonged standing gaps, with tests spaced roughly annually. Sparse entries and zero advisories across every date contrast with typical wear on a high-mileage diesel, implying either disciplined upkeep or limited tester scrutiny of consumables and structure. A buyer must physically inspect structural integrity and corrosion on sills, chassis legs, and suspension mounting points, as Mercedes bodies of this era degrade with age. The MOT logs flagged no suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs defects, but at 150,162 miles these components warrant hands-on checks for play, fatigue, and binding calipers. Verify exhaust emissions and turbo health given the engine's accumulated distance. The repeated failures without recorded defects demand retrieval of original DVSA failure notices to clarify root causes. Previous owners secured passes within weeks each time, reflecting responsive action or test retest exploitation. Commission an independent pre-purchase inspection focusing on drivetrain service history, fluid intervals, and structural rust to validate the apparently clean certificate trail.