2010 Mercedes-Benz E 1.8L Petrol · R3 DCC

The most recent MOT, conducted on 2026-02-06 at 50,027 miles, passed, but a front suspension arm pin or bush worn beyond acceptable limits was flagged alongside a wheel alignment advisory. This indicates a stable but aging chassis condition. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no catastrophic failures, though recurring minor advisories suggest a pattern of deferred rather than proactive maintenance. The vehicle has never failed an MOT, yet the accumulation of wear items points to a car that has been serviced reactively. At 50,027 miles over 16 years, the average annual mileage of roughly 3,127 miles is exceptionally low. The record shows a gap of approximately 1,279 miles between February 2025 and February 2026, following a similar incremental pattern in prior years. Such low usage typically reduces drivetrain wear but increases the risk of deterioration from long periods of standing, particularly in rubber components, brake hydraulics, and tyre sidewalls. The sparse mileage accumulation between tests suggests short-journey driving or extended periods of inactivity, both of which accelerate corrosion and perishing in dynamic seals and hoses. A buyer should closely inspect the front suspension bushes and arms, given the recent advisory for wear not yet resulting in excessive movement. The recurring front brake disc wear noted in 2023 and 2024, combined with corroded brake pipes flagged in 2025, warrants a thorough underbody examination for structural rust, particularly around brake hose ferrules and pipe runs. The repeated wiper blade advisories are minor consumables, but their persistence across multiple tests hints at a lack of basic pre-test preparation. The tyre condition in 2024, with both fronts worn to near the legal limit and perishing noted in 2023, raises concerns about age-related cracking rather than simple wear. Any prospective inspection should check the date codes on all four tyres and the spare, as rubber degrades with time regardless of tread depth. The service light illuminated in 2025 also suggests an overdue or incomplete service interval, so verifying the engine oil condition and cambelt history is essential before purchase.