2017 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · LL67 VVK

A consistent track record of roadworthiness defines this vehicle, with five consecutive MOT passes between 2021 and 2023 showing no recorded defects or advisories. This stability indicates a vehicle that has consistently met DVSA safety requirements without requiring remedial work during the testing process, with the most recent pass on 24 April 2023 confirming a total absence of flagged mechanical or structural failures. The recorded mileage of 166,904 miles is high for a nine-year-old vehicle, representing an average annual accumulation of approximately 18,545 miles. Such a usage profile typically indicates extensive long-distance or motorway travel, which generally places less stress on the engine through fewer cold starts but accelerates the wear of consumables, suspension bushings, and drivetrain components compared to lower-mileage examples. Given the absence of specific MOT advisories, the physical inspection should focus on the natural degradation associated with this high mileage. A test drive should be used to monitor for any subtle knocks or vibrations from the suspension linkages or steering rack, and any pedal judder or binding during braking, which would indicate wear on the brake discs or calipers that has not yet reached the threshold of an MOT failure. Attention should be paid to the underside of the vehicle to check for oil misting or leaks around the engine and gearbox seals, as well as the condition of the exhaust system. While the MOT history is clean, the high mileage makes a thorough check of the drivetrain for smoothness and the absence of unusual transmission noises essential to ensure the vehicle's continued mechanical integrity.