MERCEDES-BENZ PARAMOUNT CONVERSION2020 · 2.1L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT in October 2025 with 122,566 miles. The maintenance trend shows a significant improvement following a major failure in late 2023. Since that failure, the vehicle has undergone two consecutive annual tests with no recorded defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical issues identified previously were addressed and the vehicle has since been maintained in a stable state. The mileage profile is high for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging over 20,000 miles per year. There is a notable surge in usage between October 2022 at 51,967 miles and October 2023, where the vehicle covered approximately 50,000 miles in just a twenty-month period. This rapid accumulation places heavy demand on the drivetrain and suspension components. While the recent clean records suggest consistent upkeep, the high mileage implies that components are reaching the end of their cycles faster than average. A buyer must inspect the braking system specifically, as the 2023 failure highlighted a significant performance deficit in the offside brake and a 38% parking brake imbalance. Although these have passed since, the high mileage increases the likelihood of worn calipers or thin discs. The nearside front shock absorber should also be checked for signs of oil leakage, as this was a primary failure point. Given the previous issue with inaccessible wheel nuts due to trims, a thorough physical check of wheel security and tyre tread depth is necessary to ensure no further safety-critical omissions remain.