2016 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · S55 GJM

The vehicle presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 March 2026 at 128,114 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual tests from 2023 through 2025 also show passes with no advisories or faults. The record indicates consistent compliance rather than a worsening pattern of mechanical neglect. Annual mileage averages around 12,800 miles, which is high for a 2016 car but not abnormal for an executive diesel estate used on motorways. The records show steady accumulation: 82,849 miles in March 2023, 96,748 in March 2024, 114,363 in March 2025, and 128,114 by March 2026. The March 2025 entry lists both a fail and a pass on the same day at identical mileage, with no defects cited; this points to an administrative retest rather than a genuine mechanical fault. The history is sparse on faults, with no corrosion, suspension, brake, or emission concerns ever raised across the five years logged. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the mileage, as these consumable and structural items wear silently between clean MOTs. The lack of advisories suggests previous owners kept the car to minimum legal standard rather than proactively replacing worn components ahead of failure. Given the high annual use, verify service history for gearbox and differential oil changes. The clean MOT trail offers reassurance on structural integrity, but it does not substitute for a physical appraisal of underside corrosion and tyre sidewall condition at 128,114 miles.