1983 Mercedes E 2.3L Petrol · A771 TUL

The vehicle currently maintains a clean roadworthiness status with an improving maintenance trend over the last three years. Following a failure in September 2021, the car has passed three consecutive tests with no recorded defects or advisories. The most recent inspection in August 2024 at 124,771 miles indicates that the mechanical and structural issues previously identified were addressed and the vehicle meets current regulatory standards. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 43-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,900 miles per year. Data shows very limited movement between 2022 and 2024, with only 251 miles recorded between the 124,520 and 124,771 marks. This suggests the car is used sparingly or remains stationary for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and brake caliper corrosion despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the sills, as the 2021 test flagged corrosion on the offside under sill. While this was not a failure point at the time, rust on vehicles of this era tends to progress if not treated. The buyer should also verify the nearside steering arm to ensure the previous deformation has not resulted in hairline metal fatigue and check the exhaust system for new leaks to follow the 2021 repair history. Given the low annual mileage, inspecting fluid freshness and the condition of the brake discs for pitting is essential to identify age-related degradation.