2014 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · P5 LCR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding reactive rather than proactive repairs. The most recent test in September 2025 at 118,381 miles resulted in a failure due to critical safety issues, including exposed cords on both front-inner tyres and a corroded central rear brake pipe. While the car passed immediately after these repairs, the presence of multiple mechanical failures in a single session suggests that components are only addressed once they reach legal failure limits rather than during during scheduled servicing. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year over the four-year period. The record shows steady accumulation between annual tests, moving from 97,300 miles in September 2022 to 106,313 miles in 2023, and finally reaching 118,381 miles by the most recent inspection. This regular usage indicates the car is driven frequently, which explains the standard wear on consumables like brake components and suspension parts on a high-mileage Mercedes E-Class. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the 2025 failure highlighted perished anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers on both sides. These failures often lead to premature joint wear if not monitored. Furthermore, the history shows a recurring pattern of brake wear, with thin pads and pitted discs noted in 2022 and 2024. You should verify the current thickness of the rear brake pads and check for signs of fresh corrosion on the central rear brake pipe to ensure the previous 2025 repair was executed correctly and not merely cleaned up.