2014 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · UR62 ACB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 15 April 2025 at 44,560 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears consistent, as the record shows MOT failures in both 2024 and 2025 that were immediately rectified to achieve a pass. This pattern suggests the previous owner was proactive in addressing issues once flagged, ensuring the car remains roadworthy despite the intermittent testing setbacks. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,713 miles per year. Between the April 2023 test at 38,730 miles and the April 2024 test at 42,147 miles, the car covered only 3,417 miles in a year. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, such long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, fluid breakdown, or surface corrosion on brake discs and calipers. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than high mileage. Inspect the suspension bushes for cracking or perished rubber, and check the tyres for sidewall cracking or flat spots from sitting stationary. Given the lack of recorded defects in passes, it is vital to verify that the brake calipers are not seized and that the brake fluid has not absorbed moisture. The structural integrity of the chassis should be checked for surface corrosion, though the MOT history has not flagged any significant structural failures to date.