2007 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · ST57 EOL

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz E presents as roadworthy on the basis of its most recent test. The May 2024 MOT at 151,074 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the available history is stable, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. The vehicle carries a clean test record from 2020 through 2024. Recorded mileage sits at 151,074 against an approximate 19-year lifespan, equating to roughly 7,951 miles per year, which is typical for a car of this age. The November 2020 test at 128,391 miles and the October 2021 test at 145,484 miles show about 17,000 miles added in eleven months, a moderate usage spell. A longer gap then follows, with the next pass dated December 2022 at 148,340 miles, implying lower annual use of roughly 2,900 miles that year. The final jump to 151,074 by May 2024 reflects continued light running. The October 2021 entry shows both a fail and pass on the same day at identical mileage, with no defects listed, pointing to an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Given the absence of recorded advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust, or corrosion, the DVSA data alone reveals no active structural or mechanical risks. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of subframe and chassis for rust, check brake disc thickness and caliper operation, and verify suspension integrity, as MOT passes with no defects do not capture wear below test thresholds. The sparse but clean record suggests prior owners kept the car to minimum legal standard rather than addressing marginal wear early. Low recent mileage means aged rubber components and fluids may have degraded through time rather than use. A pre-purchase check of tyre sidewalls, wiper condition, and underbody structural integrity remains sensible on a 19-year-old executive saloon.