2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · M15 OAB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a consistent history of MOT passes. The most recent test in October 2025 at 246,100 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a failure occurred in early November 2024 at 243,092 miles, the vehicle was rectified and passed a retest within a week, suggesting the owner is proactive regarding immediate repairs rather than allowing faults to persist. At 246,100 miles over 22 years, the Mercedes has averaged approximately 11,186 miles per annum. This figure aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage pattern appears consistent, with annual intervals of roughly 3,000 to 7,000 miles recorded between tests from 2022 to 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which is beneficial for the preservation of mechanical seals and the avoidance of long periods of stagnation that often lead to seized brake calipers or perished fluid hoses. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components typical of high-mileage E-Class models. Given the clean records in recent years, the priority shifts to inspecting the suspension bushes and control arm ball joints which often degrade at this quarter-million mile mark. Structural integrity should also be verified for corrosion on the subframe and mounting points, as MOT tests only flag rust that reaches structural weakness. While the history shows no recurring brake issues, a manual check for binding calipers or uneven pad wear on the discs remains necessary to ensure the system is as robust as the digital record suggests.