2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · FX18 JYO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test on 20 April 2026 at 49,228 miles identified both rear tyres as worn to the legal limit and showing edge wear. This follows a similar advisory from May 2023 at 34,751 miles regarding the offside rear tyre, suggesting a recurring oversight in monitoring replacement intervals. The mileage profile is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,154 miles per year. The data shows steady progression, with 7,913 miles covered between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 3,681 miles between March 2024 and 2025. The failure in March 2024 at 42,664 miles due to structural bulges in both front outer tyres appears to have been addressed immediately, as the vehicle passed the re-test just two days later without further defects. A buyer should inspect the wheel alignment and suspension components, as the recurring edge wear on the rear tyres often points to incorrect camber or worn suspension bushes. While the record is clean of structural corrosion or brake failures, the history of structural tyre damage suggests the vehicle may have been subjected to impacts or driven with incorrect inflation pressures. Given the low mileage, an inspector should also check for rubber perish or cracking on bushings and tyres, which can affect older vehicles that sit for extended periods.