2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · MA60 AUS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test conducted in December 2025 at 168,767 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car is currently meeting all minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the current ownership is addressing necessary repairs before they result in failures. The mileage data reflects high-intensity usage for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per annum. Between January 2024 and December 2024, the car covered 8,722 miles in just eleven months, which represents a significant rate of operation. While there is a notable gap between the December 2022 and January 2024 tests where the vehicle covered only 8,5000 miles, the overall pattern suggests regular long-distance motorway use which typically places heavy strain on the drivetrain and suspension components. While the recent records are clean, a buyer must focus their physical inspection on components prone to high-mileage wear on the E-Class. The failure in December 2022 at 142,396 miles indicates a previous issue that was rectified quickly, but the high mileage warrants a close look at the control arm bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for signs of perished rubber. Given the 168,000-mile mark, checking for structural corrosion on the subframe and the integrity of the brake lines is essential, as the MOT does not test for surface rust until it reaches a structural threshold.