2017 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · UU02 ANN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent MOT test in April 2026 at 76,347 miles followed an immediate failure just two miles prior due to an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm bush and a split shock absorber mounting bush. While these faults have since been rectified to achieve a pass, the record suggests that the owner only addresses critical mechanical components once they reach the point of legal failure. At approximately 76,347 miles over nine years, the car has averaged roughly 8,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a premium executive saloon. The mileage intervals between tests are consistent, with approximately 9,000 miles covered between March 2024 and April 2025, and another steady stretch leading into the 2026 test. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not been neglected but also indicates that components are being subjected to standard wear and tear cycles. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry given the 2026 failure of the lower arm bush and shock absorber mounting. The 2024 test also highlighted a significant issue with the nearside front tyre wearing badly on the inside edge, which points to incorrect wheel alignment or worn suspension geometry components. Furthermore, the state of the rear brake discs requires verification, as they were flagged as heavily lipped and pitted in 2024. If these have not been replaced since that inspection, they may be nearing their structural limit or showing further surface corrosion.