2016 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · TL55 APL

The roadworthiness status of this Mercedes-Benz E-Class is currently compliant following a pass on the twenty-sixth of May two thousand and twenty-six at forty-two thousand four hundred and forty-four miles. This recent pass immediately follows a turbulent testing period in May two thousand and twenty-six featuring two consecutive failures driven entirely by critical tyre degradation. The maintenance trend reflects severe neglect regarding consumable rubber items rather than structural decay, culminating in dangerous structural bulges and deep sidewall cuts across multiple tyres that required immediate rectification before a clean test sheet could be achieved. The recorded mileage stands at forty-two thousand four hundred and forty-four miles across five years of historical MOT data, averaging roughly four thousand two hundred miles annually. This low mileage profile indicates light usage typical of urban operation or intermittent storage periods. The testing cadence shows consistent annual submissions every May without extended gaps, moving from thirty-eight thousand miles in May two thousand and twenty-four up to the current odometer reading in mid two thousand and twenty-six. A physical inspection must prioritise the condition of the braking system, specifically the rear brake pads which were flagged as wearing thin during the May two thousand and twenty-four test at thirty-eight thousand miles. Buyers should also inspect the alloy wheels and suspension geometry closely, as the recurring tyre sidewall cuts and structural bulges recorded in May two thousand and twenty-six strongly suggest frequent heavy impacts with kerbs or potholes. Verifying the alignment and ensuring that all four tyres match premium specifications will confirm whether the previous wheel and tyre abuse has been fully resolved.