2017 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · LR17 FMD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean passes to emerging signs of wear. While the car achieved five consecutive clean passes between April 2024 and October 2025, the most recent test on April 4 2026 at 193,656 miles introduced the first recorded advisories. This indicates that the high-mileage components are now reaching the end of their service life and require attention. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally high for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging over 21,500 miles per year. The record shows a consistent and heavy usage pattern, with approximately 12,000 miles driven in six-month intervals between October 2024 and April 2026. This rapid mileage suggests the car was likely used for long-distance motorway transit or as a commercial fleet vehicle, which places significant mechanical stress on the drivetrain, suspension bushings, and braking system compared to lower-mile examples. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the front braking system, as the April 2026 test flagged pitted and scored brake discs. Combined with the reported cracking and perishing of both front tyres, these findings suggest that the rubber and metal components are degrading due to age and high friction. You should also inspect the suspension geometry and control arm bushings for tearing, as the 200,000-mile threshold often leads to failure in these areas which are not always caught during a standard MOT inspection until they become hazardous.