2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · KM12 XML

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing tests in recent years. The most recent inspection conducted on 29 May 2025 at 114,314 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets minimum safety and environmental standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the owner has maintained the mechanical integrity of the vehicle effectively. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,165 miles per annum. This rate aligns with typical usage patterns for a premium saloon of this age. Between May 2022 and May 2025, the car covered 23,076 miles, showing a steady progression of use. The single failure recorded on 24 May 2023 at 98,875 miles, immediately followed by a pass on the same day, suggests a minor issue that was rectified promptly rather than indicating a chronic pattern of mechanical neglect. While the clean records are encouraging, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of components prone to wear at this age. For Mercedes-Benz models of this era, close attention should be paid to the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these often show signs of fatigue before they fail. Since the vehicle has surpassed 110,000 miles, checking the brake discs for thinning and inspecting the calipers for binding is advisable. The lack of advisories regarding structural corrosion in the history is a positive sign, but a visual check of the underside for surface rust remains a standard professional requirement for a vehicle of this vintage.