2008 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · NH08 FJC

The Mercedes holds a clean pass from its last test on 7 March 2024 at 135,875 miles with no defects or advisories recorded, yet the MOT expired over two years ago leaving a significant verification gap. Previous tests in April 2023 and April 2022 also returned clean passes, although the April 2023 entry shows a fail at the same mileage with no defects listed, suggesting a possible administrative retest or data anomaly. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper but the prolonged absence of a current certificate means roadworthiness is currently unproven. Mileage accumulation has been uneven across the recorded period. Between April 2022 and April 2023 the car covered only 4,020 miles, a rate suggesting light use or periods off the road, but the following eleven months to March 2024 saw 8,755 miles added, nearly doubling the annualised pace. At 135,875 miles the total is typical for an eighteen-year-old executive saloon, yet the recent spike warrants checking service records to confirm oil changes and brake intervals kept pace with the higher usage. With no MOT data since early 2024 a buyer must treat the undercarriage and running gear as unknown quantities. Focus inspection on the front suspension arms and rear multi-link bushes which fatigue on the W211 chassis, and check the brake discs and calipers for corrosion or binding after the extended layoff. The SBC brake system requires specific diagnostic checks, while the rear subframe mounting points and front jacking points are known corrosion traps on this generation. Verify the timing chain tensioner history and auxiliary belt condition given the age, as the clean MOT record offers no visibility on these non-testable items.