2009 Mercedes-Benz E 3.5L Diesel · FN09 EWF

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, passing its most recent test on 19 November 2024 at 112,028 miles with zero defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, showing no recurring mechanical or structural faults over the recorded history. A notable anomaly exists in the record, however, as the car failed a test on 13 November 2024 at 112,021 miles, yet the record lists no defects for that failure. This pattern repeats from October 2022, where a failure on 13 October 2022 at 101,968 miles also shows no recorded defects. These entries likely indicate an aborted test, a procedural issue, or a failure to present the vehicle correctly rather than a mechanical breakdown, but the lack of detail warrants scrutiny. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a 2009 model, averaging roughly 6,590 miles per year. Between the October 2022 test at 101,968 miles and the November 2023 test at 111,009 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 9,041 miles over thirteen months. The subsequent year saw minimal use, travelling just 1,019 miles between November 2023 and the November 2024 test at 112,028 miles. This sharp drop in annual mileage suggests the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary, which can cause its own issues such as brake disc corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and deteriorating rubber suspension bushes. Despite the clean MOT record regarding defects, the absence of advisories does not guarantee the absence of wear. A buyer must inspect the condition of the brake discs and calipers for signs of binding or surface rust, particularly given the recent low mileage and potential for standing. The suspension bushes and coil springs require close examination for perishing and corrosion, common afflictions on Mercedes-Benz E-Class models of this era. The two unexplained failures in the history also demand clarification from the seller; verifying the reason for these non-defect failures ensures no underlying issues were simply retested without being formally logged.