2014 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · NG14 XHY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. The most recent test in November 2025 at 109,005 miles passed despite advisories for worn front brake discs and both rear tyres. The rear tyres were noted as being borderline or on the legal limit, which suggests the current owner tends to replace components only when they reach the failure or warning threshold rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. There was a significant gap of 13,050 miles between October 2023 and November 2024, followed by another 13,211 miles leading into the November 2025 test. This steady accumulation suggests regular road use which prevents the vehicle from being subjected to long periods of sitting, which often causes rubber components and seals to dry out or brake systems to degrade in internal ways not seen in stationary cars. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and underbody. The October 2023 test at 82,844 miles flagged corroded rear brake pipes covered in grease, a common tactic used to hide surface rust or degradation of the metal lines. Given the more recent advisory on worn front discs, a physical check should verify the thickness of the remaining pads and look for signs of sticking or binding calipers. The recurring issues with tyres, including the 2022 failure for low tread and the 2025 advisory for edge wear, indicate the suspension should be checked for play or alignment issues causing uneven tyre wear. Structural integrity should also be verified around the chassis to ensure the corrosion previously noted on the brake lines has not progressed beyond the surface level recorded in previous years.