1984 MERCEDES-BENZ E2.3L Petrol

The 1984 Mercedes-Benz E presents a stable roadworthiness trend. In the November 2023 test at 49,661 miles the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, and the prior October 2022 test at 49,490 miles also passed clean. The maintenance record shows no worsening faults, advisories, or recurring mechanical issues across the two most recent examinations. The odometer reflects roughly 1,182 miles per year against the car's 42-year age, with only 171 miles added between the 2022 and 2023 tests. Such low annual use suggests extended periods of standing rather than active daily driving. The supplied history covers just two consecutive passes with no earlier entries, so the dataset is sparse and cannot reveal long-term wear patterns or older fault trends. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, given the vehicle's age and likelihood of prolonged storage accelerating chassis rust. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers may have degraded through inactivity even though the tester logged no defects. Check the exhaust system and emissions equipment for deterioration from infrequent running, and verify tyre sidewall condition and flat-spotted tread caused by long stationary periods. The clean MOT record implies a previous owner who kept basic statutory testing current, but low mileage alone does not confirm sound mechanical preservation.