2017 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · LR17 FMM

The vehicle presents a strong and improving roadworthiness profile, culminating in a completely clean pass on 10 October 2025 at 43,319 miles with zero defects recorded. This represents a significant turnaround from the failed test just eight months prior on 22 February 2025 at 41,685 miles, where the tester flagged a structurally compromised offside front tyre with a bulge caused by separation, a nail puncture, and thin offside rear brake pads. The subsequent retest on 24 February 2025 still carried an advisory for those rear pads wearing thin, yet by the October 2025 test all braking and tyre defects had been fully resolved. The maintenance trend is clearly improving, with the most recent MOT confirming no outstanding mechanical or structural concerns. The recorded mileage of 43,319 miles across a nine-year lifespan equates to roughly 4,813 miles per year, which is notably low for a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of light use. Between the February 2024 test at 39,371 miles and the February 2025 test at 41,685 miles, the vehicle covered just 2,314 miles over twelve months. The gap between the October 2025 test at 43,319 miles and today's date of 17 June 2026 is approximately eight months, yet the mileage has not advanced at all since that last test. This suggests the vehicle may have been sitting unused for an extended period, which introduces its own concerns around tyre perishing, brake surface corrosion, and fluid degradation that a static MOT pass alone cannot fully rule out. A buyer conducting an in-person inspection should focus on the components that have historically drawn attention. The offside front lower suspension arm ball joint was flagged for slight play in both the failed and passed tests of 17 February 2024, and while it did not reappear as a defect in subsequent tests, any play in this component can accelerate uneven tyre wear and compromise steering precision, so a physical check of the joint's condition remains prudent. The braking system also warrants close attention. The rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in early 2025, and although they were replaced or resolved before the October 2025 pass, the low annual mileage means the vehicle relies heavily on engine braking, which can lead to surface corrosion on discs and pads during prolonged standing. A test drive should assess whether the brakes pull evenly and whether there is any juddering from corroded disc faces. Finally, the structural integrity of the tyres deserves scrutiny given the 2025 failure for a bulge caused by internal separation, a defect that indicates impact damage or manufacturing weakness rather than simple wear. All four tyres should be inspected for age-related cracking, bulging, or uneven wear patterns, particularly if the vehicle has remained stationary since October 2025. Low-mileage vehicles of this age often suffer from tyre deterioration due to ozone and UV exposure rather than tread wear, and the original tyres from 2025 may now be approaching six years of age, which is the point at which many manufacturers recommend replacement regardless of remaining tread depth.