2018 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · JH02 ACE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test on 24 February 2026. The maintenance trend shows a reactive rather than proactive pattern, with faults being addressed only after failing inspections. The most recent failure occurred just one day before the pass due to structural damage to both the nearside and offside front tyres. While the car passed the latest inspection without defects, the history indicates that the previous owner neglected critical safety components until they reached a failure state. At 50,210 miles over eight years, the car has covered an average of approximately 6,276 miles per year, which is consistent with low-mileage motorway use. The mileage accumulation between tests is steady, with 7,446 miles driven between March 2024 and February 2025, and another 7,926 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle was not sitting idle for long periods, which helps prevent rubber components from degrading from age. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry and braking system, as the March 2024 failure highlighted an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and significantly worn front brake discs. While these were likely replaced to pass the test, the remaining ball joints and bushings should be checked for play or uneven wear. The February 2025 advisory regarding rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the edge suggests a potential alignment issue or camber fault that may not be fully resolved. Given the recent failure in February 2026 for structural tyre tears, a thorough inspection of the remaining tyre set is necessary to ensure no further internal damage exists.