2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · FN54 ONH

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz E presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 10 February 2023 at 136,602 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the prior clean pass on 14 January 2022 at 127,350 miles. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, advisories, or repeated failures across the available history. Annual mileage sits at a modest 6,209 miles per year against the car's 22-year age, with only 9,252 miles added between the two tests. The record is sparse, covering just two consecutive passes with no advisories or gaps beyond the missing earlier entries. Low yearly use implies lighter mechanical loading, though standing periods can let corrosion or perished rubbers develop unseen. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the MOT omitted advisories that older Mercedes saloons often accumulate on subframes and suspension mounts. Check the front suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related fatigue not captured in a clean pass. Verify the 18-month gap since the last test has not introduced flat-spotted tyres, seized calipers, or degraded exhaust emissions control through disuse. The history suggests conscientious basic upkeep, but the sparse record leaves component condition unverified beyond the two dated examinations.