2017 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · SA13 ACE

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E passed its most recent MOT on 7 July 2026 at 282,461 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable. Five consecutive tests between August 2024 and July 2026 returned passes with zero advisories. The vehicle shows no recurring mechanical or structural faults in the official record. Mileage stands at 282,461 against a nine-year age, averaging roughly 31,385 miles per year. The record traces a steady climb: 182,005 miles on 29 August 2024, 207,405 on 27 February 2025, 235,709 on 1 September 2025, 261,286 on 18 February 2026, and 282,461 on 7 July 2026. No gaps exceed normal six-month windows and accumulation is linear rather than sporadic. Such high annual use implies sustained motorway or commercial-style operation rather than short urban trips. A clean MOT sheet with no flagged corrosion, worn suspension bushes, or binding calipers should not lull a buyer into assuming faultless condition at this mileage. The tester recorded no advisories, yet components like coil springs, brake discs, and drivetrain mounts endure heavy stress past 280,000 miles. Previous owners kept the car test-compliant but the absence of minor consumable warnings suggests items such as tyres and wiper blades were likely renewed outside the test bay. In person, the buyer should inspect structural integrity beneath sills and subframes for hidden rust, confirm even brake disc wear front to rear, and assess gearbox and differential noise under load. Verify service history covers transmission fluid and suspension arm replacements, as the MOT alone cannot evidence such intervention on a high-mileage executive saloon.