2010 Mercedes Axor 1829 6.4L Diesel · W30 TCL

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows signs of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on August 8, 2025 at 271,891 miles recorded a pass following a failure just eight miles prior. That failure identified critical safety issues, including both front tyres with exposed ply and cord and an oil leak from the rear of the engine and PTO. While the vehicle passed after these repairs, the presence of the leak and the tyre condition suggests that essential maintenance is only addressed when forced by a testing failure. The mileage profile reflects a heavy-duty pattern, averaging approximately 17,000 miles per year over its sixteen-year life. There is a significant jump of 15,329 miles covered between August 2024 and August 2025, and another 15,788 miles in the preceding year. This consistent high usage means the drivetrain and chassis components are under constant stress. The clean records from 2023 and 2024 are anomalies given the mechanical failures seen in August 2023, where a loose suspension U bolt nut was flagged. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system and the engine housing. The previous failure of an insecure suspension component in 2023 indicates that U-bolts and mounting points may not be regularly torqued. The oil leak around the rear engine and PTO noted in 2025 requires a professional assessment to determine if it is a minor seal or a catastrophic failure. Additionally, ensure all rear reflectors and conspicuity markings are correctly positioned and functional, as these were a recurring point of failure for this vehicle.