2010 Mercedes-Benz E 1.8L Petrol · DA10 XMJ

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 31 March 2026 at 73,221 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run of examinations since early 2023. Recorded mileage sits at 73,221 against sixteen years of age, an average of roughly 4,576 miles per year and distinctly low for the model. The DVSA entries show steady annual use: 55,244 miles on 1 February 2023, 61,575 on 7 February 2024, 67,333 on 11 February 2025, and 73,221 on 31 March 2026. A two-day gap between the 5 February 2024 failure at 61,570 miles and the 7 February 2024 pass at 61,575 miles indicates a minor rectification rather than a fault trend; no defects were listed on either certificate. The history is sparse and clean, with no advisories on tyres, suspension bushes, brake discs, or corrosion across the five tests. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition given the vehicle's age. Low annual mileage often means prolonged standing, which accelerates perished rubber components, seized calipers, and hidden subframe corrosion not captured in a pass result. Verify the 5 February 2024 failure reason through DVSA archives despite the absent defect line, and confirm the 61,570 to 61,575 mileage jump reflects genuine correction rather than clerical entry. No recurring mechanical faults emerge from the record, but sixteen-year-old Mercedes suspension arms and coil springs warrant physical assessment before purchase.