2016 Mercedes-Benz E 3.5L Petrol · DN66 LBP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a clean pass in the July 2025 test at 80,358 miles. The maintenance trend shows improvement after a period of minor mechanical issues. While the car experienced a failure in August 2024 due to a fractured offside front road wheel and leaking shock absorbers, these faults were rectified to achieve a defect-free result in the subsequent pass. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical 10-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. The records show steady usage, moving from 35,245 miles in September 2019 to the current 80,358 miles in July 2025. There are no significant gaps in testing or periods of prolonged inactivity, which suggests the car has been in regular use rather than sitting idle for long durations. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension components. The MOT history shows a recurring pattern of light oil misting on the shock absorbers, first noted in August 2022 at 55,693 miles and appearing again in the August 2024 tests. Although the July 2025 record shows no defects, the previous history of leaking dampers and a fractured wheel suggests the front suspension has been subject to stress. Checking the integrity of the front wheel and the condition of the shock absorber seals is advisable. While the most recent test indicates these issues are resolved, verifying that no new oil seepage has developed on the dampers will ensure the suspension remains within manufacturer specifications. The rest of the recorded history is remarkably clean, indicating that most maintenance has focused on addressing specific consumable or component failures as they arise.