2015 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · FH07 BOB

The vehicle's MOT record presents a stable but high-mileage profile, with the most recent test on 2 September 2025 at 160,169 miles resulting in a pass. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though it is characterised by a persistent pattern of minor advisories rather than a clean bill of health. The tester flagged worn and pitted rear brake discs in 2025, a condition that has appeared consistently across the last three consecutive tests, indicating a long-standing issue that has not been rectified. A deteriorated rear registration plate also remains unresolved. While none of these items constitute a serious structural or mechanical failure, their recurrence suggests a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. At roughly 14,561 miles per year, the annual mileage accumulation is notably high for an E-Class of this age. The record shows a steady climb from 139,627 miles in September 2021 to 160,169 miles by September 2025, with no significant gaps in testing that would suggest prolonged periods of inactivity. This consistent rate of use points to sustained motorway or long-distance driving, which places accelerated wear on consumable components, particularly tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes. The absence of any failed tests is a positive indicator of baseline structural integrity, but the high mileage demands a thorough physical inspection of items that wear predictably with use. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear brake assembly. The repeated advisory for worn and pitted rear brake discs across the 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests suggests the discs have been operating at or beyond their minimum thickness threshold for some time. This warrants inspection of the rear calipers for binding, the condition of the brake pads, and the integrity of the handbrake mechanism. The front brake discs and pads were flagged as worn in 2021, and while no subsequent advisory was raised, a physical check of front disc thickness and pad depth remains prudent given the mileage. The 2022 test raised multiple tyre-related advisories, including a damaged nearside front sidewall and worn edges on all four tyres. Tyre condition can change rapidly, so a hands-on inspection of all four sidewalls for cuts, bulges, and uneven wear patterns is essential. The 2021 advisory for play in the nearside front steering rack inner joint and slight play in both front wheel bearings should not be overlooked. These are load-bearing components where play worsens progressively, and at this mileage, worn track rod ends or failing wheel bearings are a realistic possibility. A road test under load and a physical check for free play at the front wheels will reveal whether these items have deteriorated beyond acceptable tolerance.