2009 Mercedes-Benz E 3.5L Petrol · R23 LAS

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz E presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 18 December 2025 at 120,411 miles passed with no defects recorded, following passes on 14 January 2025 at 119,876 miles and 17 January 2024 at 119,373 miles. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across its recent history. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,083 miles, typical for a 17-year-old car. The records expose a four-year gap between the January 2019 test at 103,283 miles and the March 2020 failure at 119,265 miles, during which the car covered nearly 16,000 miles with no documented inspection. From 2020 onward, accumulation slowed sharply; only 146 miles were added between the 2020 failure and the 2024 pass. Such low post-2020 use suggests the car has stood for long periods, which risks perished rubber components and seized brake calipers even though the paper record stays clean. The single failure on 28 March 2020 at 119,265 miles listed no defects, an irregular DVSA outcome that warrants scrutiny of the original test documentation. A buyer should physically inspect brake discs for corrosion from standing, check suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related cracking, and confirm exhaust emissions remain within limits given the intermittent use. Given the sparse but clean record, the priority is a hands-on check of items the MOT cannot capture after long storage. Verify tyre sidewall condition, test for binding calipers, and examine subframes for structural rust before purchase.