2008 Mercedes E 2.1L Diesel · RO08 NGY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of suspension and steering degradation. While it passed the latest test in September 2025 at 215,425 miles, it presented new issues with play in both the nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joints. This follows a failure in 2024 where several rack inner joints were also flagged, indicating that the front end geometry is experiencing significant wear that requires more than isolated repairs. At 215,425 miles over 18 years, the car has averaged an annual mileage of approximately 12,000 miles, which is consistent with typical long-distance use for its age. The history shows steady usage, with roughly 8,500 miles covered between July 2023 and August 2024, and another 8,300 enough in the year following the previous test. This consistent mileage accumulation places high demands on mechanical components, which explains the recurring consumable failures noted in the inspection history. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering system, as the repeated failures of inner rack joints and ball joints suggest a comprehensive overhaul may soon be necessary. The braking system also requires attention, specifically the offside park brake which showed low effort in 2023 and should be rechecked for mechanical adjustment. Furthermore, the recurring history of uneven tyre wear and exposed cords in 2024 indicates a persistent alignment issue that has not combination fully rectified, risking premature failure of any new rubber.