2001 Mercedes-Benz E 2.0L Petrol · KG51 BVF

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test on 2025-11-25, at 118,393 miles, passed without any recorded defects, though it follows a pattern of two consecutive failures in November 2025 and 2024—both occurring within just 13 miles of the previous test. This suggests a deliberate attempt to retest rather than genuine mechanical issues, as no defects were ever logged. The trend is effectively neutral: no worsening or improving pattern emerges, but the lack of advisories or faults implies the tester did not identify any critical concerns at those dates. The 2023 test at 112,031 miles also passed cleanly, reinforcing that the vehicle has not faced systemic failures during standard MOT checks. The recorded mileage of 118,393 miles over 25 years equates to approximately 4,736 miles annually, which is unusually low for a vehicle of this age. The gaps between tests—consistently around 365 days—align with the legal MOT interval, but the near-identical mileage increments between failures (116,282 to 116,353 miles in 2024, 118,285 to 118,393 miles in 2025) suggest the vehicle may have been stationary or driven very lightly during those periods. This pattern could indicate prolonged storage, which may accelerate certain forms of degradation in suspension components, rubber seals, or battery health. Given the absence of recorded defects, the most prudent areas for a buyer to investigate in person would be the suspension system—particularly the condition of coil springs, bushes, and shock absorbers—given the vehicle’s age and low mileage. The repeated retests without faults might mask underlying issues, so a thorough check for corrosion in wheel arches, subframe mounts, and exhaust systems is essential. Brake components, including caliper binding and disc thickness, should also be scrutinised, as repeated MOT failures could imply intermittent brake-related concerns. Finally, the battery and electrical connections warrant inspection, as prolonged inactivity can lead to corrosion or failure in these areas.