2011 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · LE08 BOB

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate issued on 21 May 2026 at 176,594 miles, which is valid and notably recent relative to today's date. The overall maintenance trend is stable but shows persistent minor deterioration rather than a clear resolving pattern. The most recent test passed with advisories, yet several recurring items have appeared across multiple years, suggesting the previous owner addressed only the most critical failures to secure a pass rather than undertaking comprehensive preventative repairs. The mileage accumulation of roughly 11,773 miles per year over 15 years is typical for a large executive estate and does not raise immediate concern. The record shows a gap between November 2023 at 173,062 miles and May 2025 at 174,746 miles, representing approximately 1,684 miles over 18 months. This low accumulation period may reflect light use or a period of limited activity, but the subsequent jump to 176,594 miles by May 2026 indicates a return to regular driving. No extreme anomalies or suspicious drops appear in the data. Brake pipe corrosion is the most persistent issue in this vehicle's history. Nearside and offside front brake pipes have been flagged repeatedly since at least November 2023, with the 2025 failure recording "excessively corroded" offside and nearside rear pipes. The fact that these reappeared as advisories in May 2026 suggests remedial work was partial or that corrosion is returning quickly. A buyer should have the entire brake line system inspected underneath, paying close attention to clips, unions, and areas where moisture accumulates. Suspension bushes on both rear lower arms have worn consistently since 2025, and while no excessive movement was recorded, this wear at 176,000 miles is expected and may require bushing replacement soon to prevent alignment issues and uneven tyre wear. The nearside front tyre has shown cracking or perishing since 2025 and was worn close to the legal limit by May 2026, indicating the owner deferred replacement until the tyre was nearly illegal. Front brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in 2025, and the rear shock absorber on the offside has shown oil misting across two consecutive tests, suggesting a slow seal failure that may worsen. The engine management light was inoperative during the 2025 failure, which could indicate a bulb removal to mask an underlying fault. A prospective buyer should verify the MIL illuminates on ignition, check the shock absorber for fresh oil weeping, and budget for brake pipe renewal and suspension bush replacement as near-term maintenance items.