2017 Mercedes-Benz E 4.0L Petrol · LC67 AAV

The most recent DVSA test on 23 July 2026 records a clean pass with no advisories or defects, which represents the strongest possible outcome at the present time. Looking back through the recorded history, the vehicle has passed every test it has been presented for, with the only blemish being a single advisory issued in October 2022 concerning the offside rear inner tyre being worn close to the legal limit and on its edge. Since that advisory, three consecutive passes have been recorded with no further advisories of any kind, which strongly suggests that the underlying issue was addressed at the time and that the vehicle has been maintained to a consistent and conscientious standard. There is no evidence of escalating wear, recurring component failure, or any progression of defects that would give a buyer immediate cause for concern based on the official record alone. The recorded mileage of 72,718 miles across a nine-year registration period equates to an average annual usage of approximately 8,080 miles, which is broadly in line with typical UK driving patterns for a premium executive saloon of this vintage. The mileage progression between tests appears steady and proportionate to the intervals between MOT examinations, with no evidence of significant gaps suggesting long periods of standing or unusually rapid accumulation that would point to motorway fleet-style use. For a Mercedes-Benz E-Class of this age, the present odometer reading is entirely consistent with a vehicle that has been used regularly but not excessively, and as such the wear on major mechanical components such as the engine, transmission, and drivetrain should be commensurate with this mileage rather than disproportionately high. Given the age of the vehicle and the relatively modest annual mileage, there are several age-related considerations that the MOT record cannot fully capture and which warrant close physical inspection prior to purchase. Tyres should be examined not only for tread depth but also for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds deteriorate with calendar age regardless of mileage, and a set of original-equipment specification tyres from 2017 may well be approaching the end of their safe service life. The braking system should be inspected for disc corrosion and potential caliper binding, both of which are common on vehicles that see lighter use or shorter journeys, as surface rust on the discs and seized slider pins can develop during periods of standing and may manifest as brake shudder or uneven stopping on test. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and degrades over time, so verification of the fluid's age and condition is worthwhile, along with confirmation of coolant and automatic transmission fluid service intervals if applicable. The 12V battery is another item that often fails on vehicles of this age, particularly those that cover only modest annual mileage, so checking its state of health and its date code is advisable. The suspension should be exercised over uneven road surfaces during a test drive to listen for any clonks or rattles that might indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or top mount deterioration, while the engine should be observed from cold start for any excessive smoke or irregular idling. Given the clean MOT history and the absence of any recurring advisories, this E-Class presents as a well-maintained example, but a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes-Benz specialist or a reputable independent garage would still be prudent to verify the condition of the timing chain or belt service, the air conditioning system, and the general condition of the bodywork and undertrays, which may show evidence of corrosion or accident repair that the MOT testing standards do not fully cover.