2010 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · LD10 UCP

The 2026‑01‑26 MOT at 70,739 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle is presently roadworthy and that the maintenance record shows a stable, defect‑free trend since the previous test. The mileage has risen steadily from 14,005 miles in the 2013 test to 70,739 miles in 2026, averaging about 4,400 miles per year, which is modest for a 16‑year‑old Mercedes‑Benz E and suggests the car has been used lightly or stored for periods; the only notable jump occurred between the 2015 failed test (24,427 miles) and the 2016 pass (35,266 miles), a 10,839‑mile increase in one year, after which the annual increments returned to the previous range. Recurring observations include thin front and rear brake pads noted in 2017 and 2018 (3.5.1g), a windscreen chip outside zone A in 2017 (8.3.1d), and tyre tread approaching the legal limit in 2015 (4.1.E.1) together with insufficient washer fluid (8.2.3); these patterns imply that the previous owners addressed brake wear promptly but did not replace the windscreen or address tyre condition beyond the minimum, so a buyer should examine brake discs and pads for scoring or corrosion, inspect suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or binding, verify tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, check the windscreen for cracks or repairs, and test the washer system for adequate spray and fluid levels. No MOT entries flagged structural rust, corrosion of the chassis, or binding calipers, and the recent pass confirms that the current condition meets all legal requirements, but the documented wear points warrant a thorough physical inspection to confirm that the remedial work implied by the history has been carried out correctly.