2016 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · LP66 BKD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed in January 2026 at 131,350 miles, this followed a failure just eight days prior due to critical electronic and safety defects. The presence of an inoperative engine management light and a supplementary restraint system fault indicates significant underlying electrical issues that were seemingly ignored until the retest. This pattern suggests the owner only addresses faults when strictly necessary to pass the annual test. At 131,350 miles over ten years, this Mercedes-Benz has averaged over 13,000 miles per annum, indicating consistent motorway or long-distance use. The data shows a sharp spike in usage between January 2025 and January 2026, where the vehicle covered approximately 20,000 miles in just twelve months. This rapid accumulation places high stress on wear-related components, which is evidenced by the frequent reports of thin brake pads and worn tyres across the 2024 and 2025 test intervals. A buyer must meticulously inspect the front suspension and alignment, as the record repeatedly notes heavy inner-edge tyre wear and 2025-era worn suspension arm bushes. The fractured nearside front wheel recorded in late 2024 is a red flag for potential impact damage or undetected metal fatigue. Furthermore, the persistent TPMS light and the previous SRS warning lamp require a diagnostic scan to ensure these are not merely sensor failures but deeper system-wide faults. The history of pitted discs and thin pads suggests that the braking system has been run to the absolute limit of its service life, increasing the likelihood of immediate future maintenance costs.