2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · MA02 RCO

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a clean pass in the most recent September 2025 test at 47,074 miles. While the tester flagged a deteriorated rear registration plate, this minor cosmetic issue did not impact the overall pass. The history shows a transition from mechanical and consumable concerns in earlier years to a much cleaner record in the last two testing cycles. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,884 miles per year. The data shows steady, incremental growth from 19,000 miles in 2021 to 47,074 miles in 2025. This consistent, low-intensity usage pattern suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy motorway mileage or excessive wear, though such low usage can sometimes lead to neglected maintenance on components like batteries or seals. Previous records indicate some intermittent neglect regarding consumables. The vehicle failed in September 2021 at 19,000 miles due to both rear tyres falling below the legal 1.6mm limit. A similar issue appeared as an advisory in September 2023 at 30,909 miles, where both rear tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit. The September 2022 test also highlighted thin rear brake pads and a TPMS light. These recurring tyre and brake advisories suggest a pattern where the previous owner tended to address consumable items only when they approached failure thresholds. A prospective buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the rear braking system and tyre tread depth to ensure recent replacements have addressed the previous wear patterns. Given the low mileage and the TPMS light recorded in 2022, checking the tyre pressure monitoring system functionality and the condition of the rubber components is advisable. The absence of structural corrosion or suspension defects in the recent records is a positive indicator for the vehicle's long-term integrity.