2019 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · LR69 KBZ

The most recent DVSA MOT test on this 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was conducted on 12 March 2026, at which point the vehicle passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This represents a clean and current roadworthy status, and the overall maintenance trend across the recorded history appears stable and well managed. The vehicle has now passed five consecutive MOT tests, with the only advisory items emerging on the 2024 examination. The absence of any recurring failures, dangerous defects, or persistent advisories on subsequent tests indicates that the wear items flagged in 2024 were addressed appropriately by the supplying garage or previous owner. For a prospective buyer, this continuity of clean passes is a positive indicator of conscientious upkeep and mechanical integrity. With a recorded mileage of 53,770 miles over approximately seven years, this E-Class is accumulating around 7,681 miles annually, which sits broadly within typical usage parameters for a premium executive saloon of this age. There is no evidence in the MOT history of extended standing periods or unusually rapid accumulation that would suggest inconsistent use. This moderate annual mileage is generally favourable for long-term mechanical health, as it implies regular operation which keeps seals, brakes, and drivetrain components functioning as intended without imposing the excessive wear associated with high-mileage motorway use. The mileage progression between tests appears consistent and credible, lending further confidence to the recorded odometer reading. Although the most recent two MOT tests are entirely clean, the advisories recorded at the 2024 test warrant careful attention from a prospective buyer, as they highlight components that are subject to progressive wear on this model. The front brake discs and nearside front brake pads were noted as wearing, which is entirely consistent with the expected forward-biased brake wear on a rear-wheel-drive Mercedes saloon. When inspecting the vehicle, examine the front discs for lipping, scoring, or surface corrosion, and assess pad material thickness directly. On a test drive, listen for any brake shudder under firm application, which would indicate disc warping, and observe whether the car pulls to one side under braking, suggesting a binding caliper. The nearside front tyre was also flagged as worn on the edge, which often points to a wheel alignment or suspension geometry issue, and this should be cross-referenced against the lower suspension arm bush advisory noted at the same test. The offside front lower suspension arm bush wear is a particularly important advisory to verify has been resolved. On the W213 E-Class, the front lower control arm bushes and thrust arm bushings are known wear items that deteriorate with age and mileage, leading to vague steering response, tramlines on poor road surfaces, and audible clonks or knocks over speed humps and uneven tarmac. During a test drive, pay close attention to any knocking from the front end when traversing bumps, and check for uneven or feathered tyre wear across both front tyres, which would confirm the bushes have not been renewed or are again approaching service limits. Given the vehicle is now seven years old with moderate mileage, additional age-related inspections are prudent regardless of the clean MOT record. Check the sidewalls of all tyres for perishing or cracking from age, inspect the exhaust system for corrosion at mounting points and the rear silencer, verify the 12V battery health as the original unit may be approaching the end of its service life, and confirm that brake fluid, coolant, and automatic transmission fluid have been changed in line with Mercedes-Benz time-based servicing schedules rather than purely mileage intervals. A healthy service book with stamps or digital records corroborating the clean MOT history would strongly support the evident standard of care this vehicle has received.