2018 Mercedes-Benz E 1.9L Diesel · V8 FCP

The vehicle presents a clean bill of health as of July 2025, passing its MOT at 73,353 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant improvement over the preceding test just two days prior, where the tester flagged both front and rear tyre tread depths falling below the 1.6mm legal minimum. The maintenance trend appears stable and currently well-managed. The immediate replacement of sub-standard tyres before the successful re-test suggests the previous owner addressed the safety-critical items promptly rather than allowing the condition to persist. At roughly 9,169 miles per year, the mileage accumulation is typical for an eight-year-old executive saloon. The record shows a notable gap between January 2023 at 52,389 miles and January 2024 at 61,429 miles, representing approximately 9,040 miles in twelve months, followed by a further 11,924 miles over the subsequent twelve months leading to the July 2025 test. This pattern indicates consistent, steady use rather than prolonged periods of inactivity. The MOT history is relatively sparse for a vehicle of this age, with only five recorded tests spanning three and a half years, meaning there is limited data to assess long-term mechanical consistency. The recurring theme across multiple tests is tyre condition, specifically uneven wear patterns and sidewall cuts. The February 2025 failure identified rear tyres worn on their edges, a classic indicator of worn suspension bushes or incorrect wheel alignment causing camber misalignment. Buyers should physically inspect the inner and outer edges of all four tyres for feathering or scalloped wear, which would confirm ongoing alignment or suspension geometry issues. The repeated sidewall cuts noted in January 2024 on both nearside front and offside rear suggest the vehicle may have been driven over sharp debris or poorly maintained roads, warranting a close visual inspection of the remaining tyre sidewalls for bulges or structural damage. Beyond tyres, the January 2024 advisory regarding a defective front wiper blade smearing the windscreen points to basic consumable upkeep that may have been overlooked between services. While this is a minor item, it is worth verifying the condition of both front and rear wiper arms and blades during any in-person inspection. Given the absence of any structural, braking, or exhaust-related advisories in the most recent tests, the primary mechanical risk remains tyre-related wear patterns that could mask deeper suspension wear. A thorough inspection of front lower arm bushes, track rod ends, and rear suspension linkages is advisable to rule out the root cause of the uneven tyre wear flagged in the February 2025 test.