2018 Mercedes-Benz E 220 D AMG Line Auto 1.9L Heavy oil · R666 AAK

The most recent test on 26 March 2025 at 144,422 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, yet the certificate expired over a year ago leaving the vehicle without a valid MOT since March 2026. A clear pattern of initial failure followed by a rapid retest pass appears in both the 2023 and 2025 cycles, suggesting issues are addressed only when forced by the test rather than through proactive servicing. The maintenance trend leans reactive rather than preventative. Mileage accumulation runs high at roughly 24,000 miles per year between the October 2022 test at 99,179 miles and the March 2025 test at 144,422 miles. The 15-month gap between the January 2024 pass and the March 2025 fail saw the odometer climb over 23,000 miles, confirming sustained motorway or fleet use. No extended periods of low usage or storage appear in the record. With the MOT lapsed and 144,000 miles on the clock, a buyer must treat the next inspection as a full pre-purchase examination rather than a routine renewal. Focus attention on the air suspension components and front control arm bushes which fatigue heavily at this mileage, the 9G-Tronic transmission for torque converter shudder or fluid degradation, and the diesel particulate filter for soot loading given the likely motorway duty cycle. Structural corrosion on the rear subframe mounts and inner wheel arches also warrants close scrutiny on this generation.