2013 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · GU13 SOE

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status following its most recent test in April 2025, yet the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed on 09 April 2025 at 128,373 miles, it failed that same day due to an inoperative engine management indicator light. This indicates a significant electronic fault was addressed immediately before the passing result, suggesting the owner only addressed mechanical or electrical issues when they threatened a MOT test failure. At a mileage of 128,373 miles over 13 years, the vehicle averages approximately 10,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage for a premium saloon of this age. The data shows consistent movement, with roughly 9,500 miles covered between March 2023 and March 2024, and another 10,000 miles in the year leading up to April 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car has not sat for long periods, but it places expected stress on rubber components and suspension assemblies. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension and wheel assemblies, as the 2023 test flagged play in both front wheel bearings. Although these were not noted in later tests, the wear on one bearing often indicates imminent failure of the opposite. The 2024 failure highlights a neglect of tyre maintenance, with the offside front tyre reaching the legal limit and the nearside rear showing uneven wear. This trend suggests the owner ignores basic consumable requirements until they reach critical levels. The recurring failure of the engine management indicator light in both 2024 and 2025 is a primary concern. A professional diagnostic scan is required to ensure the fault was genuinely rectified rather than simply cleared to pass the test line. In-person inspection should also check for corrosion on the chassis and control arms, as the record provides no data on the structural integrity of this aging Mercedes-Benz.