2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 AMG Line Premium Electric · OV23 BVT

The vehicle achieved a clean PASS at its most recent DVSA MOT test on 23 March 2026, with no defects, advisories, or minor issues recorded. The only prior entry is a FAIL from five days earlier on 18 March 2026, citing a major defect on the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover, which had split and was no longer preventing the ingress of dirt. The fact that the vehicle was re-presented and passed just days later suggests the failed item was rectified promptly, and the absence of any advisories on the pass indicates the rest of the suspension and steering geometry was deemed within acceptable parameters. Given there is only this single test event on record, it is not possible to establish a long-term maintenance trend, but the swift resolution and clean subsequent pass point to responsive maintenance rather than systemic neglect. At approximately 3 years old with 39,864 recorded miles, this EQE is accumulating mileage at around 13,288 miles per year, which is notably high for a premium executive saloon, particularly for an electric vehicle. This rate of use will accelerate wear on those components that are still mechanically driven, such as the suspension, brake friction material, tyres, and wheel bearings, while the electric powertrain itself remains relatively unaffected by high mileage. Buyers should be aware that even though the vehicle passed its MOT, no inspection has occurred yet at the typical four-year or higher mileage bracket, so components not covered by MOT, such as the high-voltage battery state of health, drive unit coolant, and reduction gearbox lubricant, warrant close scrutiny. For the anti-roll bar linkage dust cover defect recorded, it is worth understanding that while the MOT only flagged the split cover, the linkage itself functions as part of the front anti-roll bar system, which controls body roll during cornering. A perished or split dust cover allows water, grit, and road salt to penetrate the ball joint, accelerating internal corrosion and wear. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension, particularly over speed humps, rough surfaces, or when turning into a driveway, and pay attention to any vagueness or imprecise turn-in response. Inspect the joint itself for play by hand when the wheel is lifted, and verify the repair receipt to confirm the entire linkage was replaced rather than just the boot repacked, as a compromised joint can fail again within a short period if dirt ingress has already damaged the internals. Beyond the recorded defect, a vehicle of this age and mileage with heavy use warrants attention to several items not always captured in an MOT. Tyres should be examined for both tread depth and, given the three-year age, any sidewall cracking or perishing from UV exposure and ozone, which can compromise integrity even with adequate tread. Despite regenerative braking reducing pad wear, the brake discs should be checked for lipping, corrosion around the hat area, and any binding calipers that may have occurred due to infrequent manual braking application, which is common on EVs that rely heavily on regen. Finally, verify the 12V auxiliary battery health, confirm the high-voltage battery diagnostic report from Mercedes-Benz, and ensure all fluid services including brake fluid, which degrades on a calendar basis regardless of mileage, have been carried out at the manufacturer-specified intervals documented in the service history.