2013 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · VC62 MJC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a transition from clean records to emerging mechanical wear. The most recent test on 4 August 2025 at 90,855 miles introduced advisories regarding the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint with slight play and a severely deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. While the car passed the test, these entries indicate that the front suspension components are beginning to reach the end of their operational life after several years of defectless inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, moving from 79,308 miles in July 2021 to 90,855 miles in August 2025. There was a notable jump of over 10,000 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests, but the overall accumulation remains low. This suggests the car has not sat for long periods, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber seals and fluids despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension assembly to assess the extent of the ball joint play. The deteriorated dust cover on the anti-roll bar link requires immediate replacement to prevent grease ingress and rapid failure of the joint itself. Given that the windscreen was flagged in 2023, the glass should also be checked for cracks that may have developed since then. Since the previous three tests were clean, the focus should remain on these newly identified wear-related items rather than deep structural or systemic mechanical failures.