2009 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · CT59 FKS

The maintenance trend for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents a historically stable mechanical picture, though the current roadworthiness status is entirely unknown due to a significant gap in testing. The most recent examination occurred on 6 October 2023 at 99,405 miles, passing with zero defects recorded. Prior to this, the vehicle passed cleanly in November 2022 and January 2022. A failure was recorded on 27 October 2021 at 94,317 miles, despite the supplied data showing no specific defects for that test. The historical trend indicates a resolving pattern of faults leading up to 2023, but the absence of any MOT for nearly three years renders the current structural and mechanical integrity a complete unknown. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,847 miles annually. Between January 2022 and October 2023, the odometer moved from 94,338 to 99,405 miles, indicating a brief period of slightly more regular use. Before this, the mileage barely shifted, rising just 54 miles between October 2021 and November 2022. Such minimal annual mileage often points to prolonged stationary periods, which can cause its own set of issues like perished rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and deteriorated tyres, despite the low wear on drivetrain components. Given the extended period off the road and the lack of recent testing, a physical inspection must focus heavily on components degraded by standing rather than driving. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion and the calipers for binding, as low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from handbrake mechanisms seizing. Inspect all rubber suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, regardless of remaining tread depth. The exhaust system and fuel lines also require close scrutiny for corrosion induced by condensation during idle periods. Verify the structural integrity of the underbody and subframes, as standing vehicles are prone to moisture accumulation in seams that accelerates rust. Until a fresh MOT is completed, the true condition of this Mercedes remains speculative.