2014 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · KP14 PXT

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 2026-06-11 at 76,104 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. Just one day prior, on 2026-06-10, the same mileage produced a failure for degraded suspension arm ball joint dust covers on both front corners and a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit. The tester flagged these items as rectified before the pass, yet the pattern of recurring front suspension advisories and multiple tyre wear issues points to a car that has been run hard and maintained reactively rather than preventatively. At roughly 12 years old with 76,104 recorded miles, the annual average of approximately 6,342 miles is unremarkable and typical for its age. The mileage progression is steady, moving from 70,562 miles in January 2024 to 74,377 miles by June 2025, then reaching 76,104 by mid-2026. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record. The data set is relatively sparse, with only five tests logged across the vehicle's life, which limits deeper trend analysis but does not hide the severity of the 2025 failure. The June 2025 failure at 74,377 miles was notably severe. The tester flagged a fractured offside front coil spring, worn rear brake discs, a parking brake below minimum efficiency, excessively worn nearside front suspension ball joints, and four separate tyre defects including two rear tyres below the 1.6mm legal threshold. A fractured coil spring is a serious structural concern that compromises ride height, alignment, and handling stability. The simultaneous failure of multiple consumable and safety-critical components in a single test strongly suggests deferred maintenance over an extended period. A buyer should inspect the front suspension carefully, particularly the upper and lower arm ball joints and bushes, which have appeared as advisories or failures in three consecutive test cycles. The coil spring replacement should be verified with documentation, and both front springs examined for cracks or sag. Rear brake discs and the parking brake mechanism warrant close scrutiny given the 2025 failure. Tyre wear patterns across multiple tests indicate possible alignment issues or aggressive driving habits, so a four-wheel alignment check is advisable before purchase.