2007 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · LG07 FSN

The roadworthiness profile of this 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents a notably tidy MOT history, with the most recent test on 5 December 2025 recording a clean pass and no advisories or defects. The same date also shows a failed entry with no defects recorded, which is the standard DVSA administrative pattern for a vehicle that was initially failed on a minor item, retested within the allowed window, and subsequently passed. The earlier history follows the same shape: a December 2024 pass alongside a December 2024 fail with no defects, and a clean December 2023 pass. Across the visible DVSA record there is no repeat pattern of brake, suspension, corrosion, or emissions advisories, which is an encouraging indicator of structural and mechanical consistency for a vehicle approaching two decades of service. Mileage of 189,821 against an age of roughly nineteen years equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 9,991 miles, which is broadly average for a vehicle of this vintage and points to steady, regular use rather than long periods of inactivity or unusually high motorway mileage. There are no multi-year gaps in the recorded testing sequence within the data supplied, and the consistent year-on-year testing suggests the car has remained in active service throughout its life. For a Mercedes of this generation, an average annual mileage typically allows consumables to be renewed at sensible intervals and reduces the risk of seized calipers, perished rubber, and dried seals associated with prolonged standing, while still placing realistic wear on the suspension, bush, and damping components. For a prospective buyer, the clean advisory record means the DVSA history will not narrow down specific weaknesses, so physical inspection should focus on the known wear points of the W211 E-Class chassis. Pay particular attention to the front suspension control arm bushings, the lower wishbone ball joints, and the rear air spring system if fitted, listening for clonks or knocking over uneven surfaces and feeling for vagueness through the steering on rough roads. The brake discs and pads should be inspected for lipping and uneven wear, and the caliper slide pins checked for binding, as sticking calipers are a common cause of uneven pad transfer on high-mileage Mercedes saloons. A thorough test drive should also include careful observation of the automatic gearbox, which on these models can develop torque converter shudder and delayed engagement when warm, along with the condition of the engine oil and cooling system, as the M272 or OM646 units fitted across this generation are known for balance shaft wear and minor oil seepage from the sump and cam cover areas. Inspect the underside for any fresh underseal applied over corrosion, and check the condition of the jacking points, front subframe, and brake pipes for rust, as chassis corrosion advisories tend to escalate quickly once they appear. Given the strong MOT record and average mileage, the car appears to have been kept in good mechanical order, but a pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes specialist remains the prudent step to confirm the underlying condition behind the clean paperwork.