MERCEDES-BENZ 5601987 · 5.5L Petrol

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent record of passing its MOT tests. The most recent inspection on 8 October 2025 at 112,808 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a similar clean result in October 2024, suggesting the car is currently maintained to a standard that meets all legal safety requirements. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 39 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,893 miles per year. Between 28 April 2022 and 8 October 2025, the odometer moved only 589 miles, from 111,219 to 112,808. This indicates the car has spent significant periods stationary. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain, long periods of inactivity often lead to perished rubber seals, seized brake calipers, and fluid degradation. The MOT history is unusually clean for a vehicle of this vintage, showing no recorded advisories for corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake wear over the last four years. A failure on 18 September 2024 was resolved within three weeks, though the record does not specify the defect. The absence of flagged structural rust in the DVSA data is positive, but it does not guarantee the absence of surface corrosion common to this era of Mercedes-Benz. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade during standing. Check for flat spots on the tyres and signs of brake disc corrosion. Inspect the suspension mounts and rubber bushings for cracking or dryness. Given the minimal usage since 2022, verify the condition of the fuel system and check for any leaks from the engine or gearbox seals that may have dried out during storage.