2014 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · SC14 WHS

The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test in December 2025 at 66,823 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This trend holds across the last five years, dating back to 2021, indicating a stable maintenance regime where the vehicle has avoided the common mechanical failures or structural degradation typically seen in cars of this age. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old Mercedes, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. Between December 2021 and December 2025, the car covered only 1,860 miles, suggesting very light annual use. The intervals between tests are consistent, usually occurring in early December each year, which implies the vehicle has been used regularly rather than left to sit and neglect. Such low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine internal components, though it can occasionally increase the risk of rubber-based components degrading or brake fluid absorbing moisture during long periods of inactivity. While the digital record is clear of faults, a physical inspection should focus on components affected by low-mileage use. The buyer must check for perished suspension bushes, split rubber boots, and perished tyres, which can occur due to age rather than distance driven. Because the brakes have not been flagged, the inspector should verify the brake discs for surface pitting or seized calipers. Given the lack of advisories for structural corrosion in the history, the chassis likely remains well-preserved, but a close-look underbody remains necessary to confirm no hidden rust has developed in the sills or subframes.