2015 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · LS15 OFV

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While the latest test in December 2025 at 67,200 miles passed, the tester flagged both rear tyres as being near the legal limit with uneven wear. This follows a failure in January 2025 where thin front brake pads and worn discs were identified, indicating that components are being addressed once they approach failure rather than as part of a scheduled service. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,100 miles per year over its eleven-year life. There is a notable gap in records between December 2022 and December 2023, where the car covered roughly 15,000 miles, whereas the more recent interval of 9,435 miles between January 2025 and December 2025 suggests a more consistent usage. The low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and brake hardware, despite the mechanical wear on the drivetrain remaining low. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and alignment personally, as the recurring inner-edge wear on the offside tyre in 2025 and the uneven rear tyre wear in 2025 suggest potential geometry issues or worn control arm bushes. The braking system requires a check for caliper binding or uneven thinning of the discs, as the January 2025 failure confirmed the discs were already significantly worn. Given the age of the vehicle, verifying the chassis for corrosion on the underbody is essential to ensure the long periods of standing have not resulted in structural degradation.