2017 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · HN67 LDU

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 18 July 2025 at 87,689 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the advisory-laden tests of previous years. The most recent result indicates that any previously flagged wear items have been addressed, and the vehicle currently meets all roadworthiness standards without any concerns noted by the tester. The mileage accumulation tells a story of changing ownership patterns. Between November 2021 at 28,019 miles and November 2023 at 57,266 miles, the car covered nearly 30,000 miles in two years, averaging around 15,000 miles annually, well above the typical 10,000-mile norm. However, the subsequent period from November 2023 to July 2025 saw only 30,423 miles added over approximately 20 months, a rate closer to 18,000 miles per year. The current total of 87,689 miles over nine years works out to roughly 9,743 miles per year, which is typical for its age. The record shows no alarming gaps in testing continuity, with annual tests maintained consistently since 2021. Despite the clean 2025 result, the recurring tyre wear advisories from 2022 and 2024 warrant attention. Both tests flagged tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges, specifically the nearside front and offside rear in 2024, and both rear tyres in 2022. Edge wear typically points to suspension geometry issues, such as worn tracking or misaligned toe settings, rather than simple neglect. A prospective buyer should inspect the inner and outer edges of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns and have the wheel alignment checked. The repeated presence of plastic undershields and undertrays preventing full inspection, noted in both 2023 and 2024, means critical structural components beneath the vehicle have not been thoroughly visible to testers. Any in-person inspection should involve removing these shields to examine the subframe, suspension mounting points, and floor pan for corrosion or damage, particularly given the higher-mileage period the vehicle endured between 2021 and 2023.