2014 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · J1 DYC

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 July 2025 at 68,510 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year run of clean MOT outcomes. No advisories or faults appear across the entire history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the test regime. Mileage stands at 68,510 against a 12-year age, averaging roughly 5,709 miles per year. The records show steady annual use: 50,212 miles in July 2021, 53,670 in July 2022, 59,404 in July 2023, 63,354 in July 2024, and 68,510 in July 2025. Annual increments sit between 3,000 and 4,500 miles with no gaps or sudden accumulation. The sparse but consistent data gives no evidence of neglected storage or heavy commercial duty. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. Low mileage and long standing periods can mask perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, or subframe corrosion not visible during a summer test. The DVSA record offers no structural or mechanical flags to target, so attention should fall on general wear items: tyre sidewall cracking, brake disc lip, and underbody rust proofing. Previous keepers appear to have maintained the car to pass standard without deferred consumables reaching advisory status. The absence of repeated minor faults suggests disciplined servicing rather than patch repairs. Verify service books and inspect for undocumented accident repair before purchase.