2011 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · GU05 EON

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate issued on 8 October 2025 at 135,013 miles, following a failure the previous day on 7 October 2025 at 135,010 miles. That failure flagged all four brake pads wearing thin and both rear tyres below the 1.6mm legal limit, indicating the car arrived at its annual test with critical consumables already at the point of rejection. The tester also noted a slightly damaged nearside front tyre and an inoperative nearside registration plate lamp. The pass certificate issued the next day confirms these items were addressed, but the pattern of presenting a car with worn pads and illegal tyres suggests routine inspection between tests was lacking. The maintenance trend is therefore reactive rather than preventive, with the owner correcting failures only at the point of the annual test rather than managing wear proactively. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with typical use for a 2011 vehicle now aged fifteen years. The record shows 125,392 miles in October 2023, 131,132 miles in October 2024, and 135,010 miles in October 2025, representing annual increments of approximately 5,740 miles and then 3,878 miles. The slight reduction in the most recent year is not unusual and may reflect lighter use or a period of reduced driving. There are no significant gaps in the MOT record that would suggest the vehicle stood idle for extended periods, and the mileage accumulation does not raise concerns about clocking or irregular use. A buyer inspecting this car in person should pay close attention to the braking system and tyre condition. The October 2025 failure recorded thin pads on all four wheels simultaneously, which is unusual unless the car had been driven extensively without inspection. This raises the question of whether brake discs were also worn or scored at the time of replacement. The nearside front tyre has appeared as slightly damaged in three consecutive tests, in October 2023, October 2024, and October 2025, suggesting a persistent issue such as a sidewall bulge, slow puncture, or alignment fault causing uneven wear. The rear tyres were replaced before the October 2025 pass after both fell below the legal limit, so their current condition should be verified as relatively new. The October 2023 test also flagged corroded brake pipes on the offside front, nearside rear, and offside rear, with the tester noting they were covered in grease or other material, which can mask the true extent of corrosion. Any buyer should have the underside inspected for ongoing brake pipe deterioration, particularly given the age of the vehicle and the corrosive conditions implied by that advisory.