2010 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · CK10 CFO

The December 2024 MOT at 110,016 miles classified the 2010 Mercedes‑Benz E as roadworthy, but the test recorded play in the steering rack inner joints, worn suspension arm pins and bushes, a slight oil leak and an illuminated air‑bag warning. These findings echo the November 2023 and November 2024 entries, indicating a stable yet deteriorating condition rather than improvement. Mileage has risen from 38,834 miles in March 2015 to 110,016 miles in December 2024, averaging about 6,876 miles per year, which aligns with the vehicle’s 16‑year age. The incremental growth is steady until a pronounced increase of 17,068 miles between the November 2023 (92,948 miles) and December 2024 (110,016 miles) tests, suggesting intensified use in the most recent year. Recurring advisories centre on the steering rack inner joint play, which has appeared in every test since November 2023, and on suspension components – the front arm pin/bush wear, ball‑joint slight play and the off‑side front coil spring fracture noted in 2022 and 2023. Brake system defects, including corroded front and rear brake pipes, worn pads reaching the wear indicator, and a fractured off‑side front coil spring, re‑appear consistently, while rear sub‑frame corrosion has been documented since the 2022 test. Tyre condition shows a tear on the near‑side front tyre in 2024, cuts on the off‑side front tyre in 2023 and progressive tread wear approaching the legal limit since 2019. A buyer should therefore examine the steering rack for excessive play, inspect suspension arm bushings and ball joints for wear, verify the integrity of the front coil spring and brake pipes for corrosion or cracking, assess tyre tread depth and any structural damage, and check for persistent oil leaks and the air‑bag warning lamp. Addressing these items will reveal whether the documented advisories reflect isolated wear or an ongoing mechanical decline.