2018 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Petrol · EG18 VPV

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following the May 2026 test at 47,750 miles, though the maintenance trend shows a clear deterioration in tyre condition and persistent brake disc wear. The most recent test on 22 May 2026 passed with advisories for pitted and scored front brake discs on both inner faces, alongside cracking and perishing rear tyres. This followed a failure just three days prior at 47,749 miles, where the nearside front tyre exposed ply or cords and the offside front tyre wore to the legal limit. The repeated front brake disc advisories across multiple tests indicate a chronic issue rather than a one-off consumable replacement delay, while the recurring tyre degradation suggests the previous owner deferred basic safety upkeep. Covering roughly 5,969 miles per year, this Mercedes E-Class has seen exceptionally light use for an eight-year-old vehicle. The low annual mileage implies prolonged periods of standing, which directly explains the perishing and cracking observed on the rear tyres. Tyres age out faster than they wear out when a vehicle sits stationary, and the structural failure of the nearside rear inner tyre in the May 2024 test at 45,230 miles further supports this standing-tyre hypothesis. The sparse mileage accumulation between the June 2024 test at 45,246 miles and the May 2025 test at 46,721 miles—just 1,475 miles over a twelve-month span—confirms the car was driven very lightly or left stationary for extended durations. A prospective buyer must physically inspect the front brake discs and tyre structural integrity before purchase. The persistent pitting and scoring on the front brake disc inner faces suggest moisture ingress or prolonged standing, which compromises braking efficiency and accelerates disc wear. While the rear tyres passed with advisories in May 2026, the cracking and perishing indicate they are approaching the end of their service life regardless of tread depth. Examine the nearside front tyre closely; the exposed cords that caused the May 2026 failure may have been replaced, but the underlying cause—perhaps misalignment or a damaged wheel rim—needs verification to prevent a repeat of the edge wear and cord exposure. Suspension components, particularly bushes and lower arm joints, warrant a thorough check given the uneven edge wear on the front tyres, which often points to tracking issues or degraded suspension geometry.