2014 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · GL14 LBA

This 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class holds a current and valid MOT certificate following a straightforward pass recorded on the first of April 2026 with zero defects noted, repeating the clean pass it achieved in April 2025. Reviewing the wider chronological MOT history reveals a stable maintenance trend, recovering well from a more turbulent period in 2022 and 2024 that saw initial failures for structural tyre degradation and insufficient screenwash before rectification. While the vehicle has demonstrated past vulnerabilities regarding rubber consumables and wheel bearing wear, the consecutive clean passes over the last two years suggest that previous owners have addressed these underlying mechanical concerns and brought the executive saloon up to a solid baseline of roadworthiness. With an odometer reading of 130,858 miles accrued over its twelve years on the road, this Mercedes has covered an average of approximately 10,900 miles per year, placing its usage right in line with typical national expectations for a diesel-powered executive cruiser. This consistent annual mileage accumulation indicates the car has been kept in regular, active service rather than suffering from the detrimental effects of long-term storage, which helps prevent issues such as seized brake calipers, severely degraded 12V batteries, and perished ancillaries. However, triple-figure mileage on a complex German vehicle means that heavy-use mechanical items like suspension bushes, turbochargers, and automatic transmission components have experienced significant operational cycles and warrant close scrutiny during your physical inspection. Given the past history of tyre structural tears and wall perishing logged in 2022, as well as the nearside rear tyre wear noted in 2024, you must meticulously inspect all four tyre sidewalls and tread depths for age-related cracking, uneven wear patterns, and brand matching across the axles. Furthermore, the 2024 test highlighted slight play in both the nearside and offside front wheel bearings, a mechanical wear point that can progress into a distinct humming or droning noise at higher speeds, accompanied by steering vagueness or vibration through the front end during a test drive. Pay close attention when navigating sweeping bends and rough road surfaces, listening carefully for any rhythmic humming or dull knocking noises emanating from the front hubs and suspension assemblies that would indicate these bearings or associated ball joints require immediate replacement. The historical advisory notes regarding pitted front brake discs and thinning rear brake pads from 2021 also serve as a reminder to evaluate the current health of the entire braking system, checking for heavy lips on the disc edges, juddering under braking application, and premature corrosion from standing if the vehicle has been parked for recent periods. Because this mileage tier coincides with major service intervals for automatic transmission fluid flushes, coolant changes, and auxiliary belt replacements, you should request a comprehensive, stamped service history booklet or digital printout to verify that preventative maintenance has kept pace with the high mileage. Inspect the engine bay for any oil leaks around the turbocharger pipes and rocker cover gaskets, and ensure all electrical features, climate control zones, and dashboard warning lights operate flawlessly before finalising your purchase.