2010 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · KX60 OCV

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding suspension and braking components. While the most recent test in September 2024 at 107,877 miles passed, the tester flagged pitted and scored brake discs alongside play in both front anti-roll bar linkages. This represents a progression from the 2023 test where only the dust covers on those linkages were severely deteriorated, indicating that mechanical wear is now reaching a point of failure beyond simple rubber covers. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. There is a significant data gap between the June 2014 test at 88,710 miles and the July 2022 test at 91,066 miles, during which the car covered fewer than 2,400 miles over eight years. This long period of inactivity followed by more recent annual testing suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, which often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and brake corrosion despite the low odometer reading. A prospective buyer must physically inspect the front suspension thoroughly, as the anti-roll bar ball joints have appeared as a recurring fault for three consecutive years. The transition from worn discs to pitted and scored surfaces in 2024 suggests the braking system is nearing immediate replacement to ensure consistent stopping performance. Because the records also repeatedly note that engine bay and under trays obscure the view of inner components, a detailed underbody is required to check for structural corrosion or oil leaks that the MOT tester could not clearly assess.