2017 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · KX67 WMU

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently concerning, showing a clear trend of worsening maintenance regarding safety components. While the car passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 95,221 miles, it failed just two days prior due to multiple critical safety defects. The transition from a failure involving worn brake pads, illegal tyres, and a distorted rim to a marginal pass suggests that essential repairs are being deferred until the MOT deadline rather than being managed proactively. At 95,221 miles over nine years, the vehicle has utilised an average of approximately 10,600 miles per year, which is consistent with a premium saloon of this age. However, there is a significant spike in usage between February 2023 and February 2024, where the car covered over 12,000 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation of mileage coincides with the sudden appearance of mechanical wear on the braking system and tyres, which were not noted during the clean test at 59,859 miles. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and artwork assemblies. The history shows recurring pitted and scored brake discs across all four corners dating back to 2024, with the recent failure confirming the front pads reached the wear indicators. Furthermore, the offside front road wheel was flagged as being distorted with inner rim damage, which often indicates a significant impact that could have affected the suspension geometry or wheel bearing. The condition of the tyres should also be verified immediately, as the most recent failure noted significant uneven wear on the inner edges of the rear tyres, suggesting an alignment issue. The failure of the windscreen washer and rear fog lamp in the latest test indicates that basic preventative maintenance checks are being overlooked, reinforcing the need for a professional mechanical survey of all consumable components before purchase.