2019 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · SP69 NZK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive servicing. While it passed the most recent test in September 2025 at 68,792 miles, the tester flagged both thin front and rear brake linings and pads. This contrasts with the clean records from late 2024 and 2023, indicating that the braking system has now reached a point of required intervention after a period of apparent stability. The mileage pattern is consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a significant usage gap between the October 2022 test at 25,310 miles and the November 2023 test at 30,226 miles, where only 5,000 miles were covered in thirteen months. However, the vehicle saw high-intensity use between October 2024 and September 2025, jumping from 34,151 to 68,792 miles. This recent surge in mileage explains the accelerated wear on consumables noted in the latest inspection. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the brakes, as the history suggests a pattern of neglecting wear items until they reach failure limits. The 2023 failure for exposed cords on front tyres, combined with the 2022 advisory for a worn rear tyre, indicates potential issues with wheel alignment or suspension geometry that went unaddressed. Check the bushes and coil springs for uneven wear to ensure the high-mileage period has not compromised the structural integrity of the chassis components.