2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · LL12 UAA

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 13 September 2025 at 176,400 miles which returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to this, the history shows only one isolated failure, and the remaining tests all passed cleanly, indicating no worsening mechanical pattern across the recorded lifespan. The mileage stands at 176,400 miles on an approximate 14-year-old chassis, equating to roughly 12,600 miles annually which is high for the age and points to sustained motorway or commuter use rather than light occasional running. A notable gap exists between the February 2019 test at 133,956 miles and the April 2020 pass at 134,692 miles, where under 800 miles were covered in over a year, suggesting a period of little use or a parked vehicle. From April 2020 to April 2021 the car gained about 12,400 miles, then a four-year silence precedes the 2025 test showing 29,300 miles added, averaging 7,300 per year and confirming reduced but continuous operation. The single failure on 23 April 2021 at 147,083 miles carries no listed defects, with a pass recorded six days later at 147,089 miles, implying either a clerical rejection or an unresolved minor item cleared without formal advisory. No recurring faults, corrosion flags, suspension bush wear, brake disc scoring, or exhaust emission breaches appear across the five entries, so the record itself exposes no structural or mechanical red flags. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the coil springs, subframe mounts, and brake calipers given the high total mileage and the 2019 to 2020 low-use stretch that can accelerate rubber perishing and binding calipers through standing. Verify the underside for structural rust and check the 2025 test vehicle in person for tyre sidewall condition, as the clean MOT slate does not exempt a 176,400-mile Mercedes from consumable fatigue invisible to the DVSA database.