2015 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · FV65 RXT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a fluctuating trend rather than consistent upkeep. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 159,416 miles showed a pass despite a defective parking brake lever, the record indicates a period of mechanical neglect during 2023. The transition from multiple failures in November 2023 to a clean pass in 2024 suggests that the owner addressed faults only upon failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 159,416 miles over 11 years, this Mercedes has covered an average of approximately 14,500 miles per year. This high-mileage profile accelerates wear on heavy-duty components. The data shows consistent annual usage patterns, with roughly 5,200 miles driven between November 2023 and October 2024, and another 3,359 miles leading into the 2025 test. The high total mileage places significant cumulative stress on the suspension geometry and braking system. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension and wheel assemblies. The November 2023 failure flagged both front wheel bearings with play and a perished anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. Although these were rectified, the high mileage suggests other bushings and bearings may be nearing the end of their service life. The worn front brake discs noted in 2023 indicate the braking system is reaching its replacement intervals, requiring a physical check for caliper binding or surface scoring. Electronic health also requires attention following the failure in November 2023 due to an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light. While the car passed subsequently, the buyer should perform a diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the engine management. The defective parking brake lever noted in the 2025 test is a mechanical linkage issue that needs be verified to ensure the handbrake does not fail under load.