2014 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Electric diesel · WP14 ADU

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, though the history reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. The most recent test on 2 October 2023 at 220,047 miles passed with no recorded defects, following a failure just four days prior at 220,042 miles. This suggests that the previous owner was willing to rectify identified issues immediately to maintain legal road use, indicating a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach. The trend remains stable despite the high mileage. At 220,047 miles, this twelve-year-old Mercedes has covered an average of over 18,000 miles per year. The data shows a significant surge in usage between July 2022 and October 2023, where the vehicle clocked over 20,000 miles in just 15 months. This high-mileage profile typically indicates consistent motorway use, which can be kinder to suspension components but places accelerated strain on the drivetrain and turbocharger systems. The lack of recorded advisories in the passing tests is unusual for a vehicle of this age and suggests the tester did not find or record minor wear items. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on the heavy-duty components likely to fail at this mileage. Given the high accumulation, the control arm bushes, dampers, and coil springs should be checked for tearing or sagging, as these often degrade rapidly under constant load. Examine the brake discs for deep scoring and the calipers for binding, as the record provides no detail on the state of consumables. Because the MOT history shows no advisories for corrosion, a thorough check of the structural integrity of the chassis and exhaust system is necessary to ensure no hidden rust has been overlooked during the tests.