2017 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · CA67 HCP

This E-Class presents in sound mechanical order as of its most recent test. The August 2025 pass at 50,529 miles came with zero defects, indicating a well-maintained vehicle in its current state. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. Earlier advisories around braking components and suspension have been addressed, and the clean sheet suggests attentive ownership in the last year. No recurring structural or safety-critical faults appear in the record. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2017 vehicle. Covering roughly 5,614 miles per year, the car has seen light use. The record shows a gap of over fourteen months between the December 2021 test at 34,211 miles and the March 2023 test at 40,642 miles, during which the car covered 6,431 miles. This is not excessive, but it does suggest periods of limited use or short-trip driving. The subsequent intervals are tighter: 4,664 miles between March 2023 and March 2024, then 3,337 miles in the ten months leading to January 2025, followed by a mere 1,886 miles in the seven months before the August 2025 test. The recent drop in annual mileage is pronounced and worth noting. Buyers should still inspect the braking system closely despite the clean recent result. The January 2025 test flagged worn front and rear pads along with scored rear discs, and the March 2024 test noted thin rear pads again. This pattern suggests the rear brakes work harder than expected, possibly due to a binding caliper or a sticking handbrake mechanism. A test drive should check for uneven braking, pulling, or a handbrake that drags. The nearside front suspension ball joint advisory from January 2025 also warrants attention. Although it did not reappear in August, slight play in a ball joint can progress, so a physical check for play and uneven tyre wear is sensible. Given the low mileage and long periods of limited use, inspect the underside for surface corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and suspension components. Tyres may also show age-related cracking rather than tread wear. The smearing wipers noted in January 2025 were likely replaced, but confirm the current condition of the screen and washer system. Overall, the record points to a carefully kept car with no outstanding defects, but the braking and suspension history justifies a focused mechanical inspection before purchase.