2009 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · CA09 LBY

The roadworthiness of this Mercedes-Benz is currently questionable due to a significant lapse in recent testing data. While the vehicle passed its test in June 2022 at 137,007 miles, there is no recorded MOT activity for nearly four years. The history leading up to that 2022 pass shows a period of deteriorating maintenance, characterized by three consecutive failures within a five-week window. This suggests a reactive maintenance approach where repairs were only addressed immediately prior a failure rather than through preventative care. The mileage profile of 137,007 miles over 17 years averages to approximately 8,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. However, the data shows a stagnation between May 2021 at 129,319 miles and June 2022, where the car covered only 7,688 miles. Such low-mile intervals often indicate periods of standing, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid integrity regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the rear sub-frame. The May 2022 failure identified fractures on both the nearside and offside rear sub-frames, a critical structural defect that requires professional welding or replacement to be legal and safe. Additionally, the recurring issues with corroded offside front brake pipes and thin pads and discs across multiple 2022 tests indicate a neglected braking system. Given the four-year gap since the last inspection, the buyer should check for perished tyres, seized brake calipers, and extensive corrosion on the underbody that would have worsened since the last recorded test.