2014 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · WA14 UBG

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents a stable and largely reassuring mechanical profile, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 24 September 2025 at 138,055 miles. That test flagged only minor consumable wear, specifically both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and on their inner edges, along with a windscreen stone chip in the driver's line of sight. These are routine, low-cost items for a vehicle of this age and mileage, and the absence of any suspension, braking, or structural defects in the current certificate confirms the car remains fundamentally sound. The mileage record tells a consistent story of steady, typical use. Annualised across its twelve-year life, the car has covered roughly 11,500 miles per year, with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps between tests. The 2024 test recorded 122,043 miles, the 2023 test 108,495 miles, and the 2022 test 89,205 miles, showing a predictable annual accumulation of between 13,000 and 19,000 miles. Crucially, the four tests prior to the most recent one, spanning from September 2021 to September 2024, passed with zero defects of any kind, indicating a period of diligent upkeep and minimal wear-related deterioration. The sole recurring theme in the record is tyre wear, and the uneven inner-edge wear on both rear tyres in the 2025 test points to possible misalignment or worn rear suspension bushes and tracking geometry. A buyer should have the rear suspension and subframe inspected for play, check the condition of the rear shock absorbers and coil springs, and verify whether a recent four-wheel alignment has been carried out. Beyond that, the windscreen damage noted in the 2025 test remains advisory only, but it should be examined to confirm it has not spread beyond the permitted zone in front of the driver. Given the otherwise clean record, this car appears to have been well maintained, with no evidence of corrosion, exhaust, or braking system defects at any point in its documented history.