1987 MERCEDES MERCEDES2.4L DIESEL

The vehicle's roadworthiness is highly questionable due to a complete lack of testing data for nearly two decades. The last recorded test occurred in March 2007 at 184,585 miles, where the car passed despite extensive underside welding and an oil leak. Given that the current date is June 2026, there is no evidence of mechanical operation or structural integrity for the last 19 years, making the current condition unknown and hazardous without a comprehensive physical inspection. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 39-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,733 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant stagnation in usage between February 2006 and March 2007, with only 181 miles recorded over that year. This pattern suggests the vehicle likely sat for long periods, which is a critical factor for a Mercedes of this age. Long periods often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seized calipers, and perished fuel lines, regardless of how low the odometer reading. A physical inspection must prioritise the structural integrity of the chassis and body mounts. The February 2006 failure highlighted excessive corrosion affecting the strength of the structure near the body mountings on both front and rear sections. While the March 2007 test noted extensive welding, the quality of these repairs must be verified to ensure the rust was not merely covered. The buyer should also inspect the king pins for play, which were previously flagged, and check that the rear brake load sensing valve linkage has not seized again due to years of inactivity.