1988 MERCEDES 2802.7L PETROL

The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently indeterminate due to a lack of testing data for the past ten years. The last recorded test occurred in April 2016 at 47,055 miles, meaning the car has gone without an official inspection for a decade. Prior to this final entry, the maintenance trend appeared stable, with the vehicle passing in 2016 after addressing minor electrical and fluid leak issues. However, the significant gap in records suggests the vehicle has either been in long-term storage or operated outside the legal MOT testing framework. The recorded mileage of 47,055 miles is exceptionally low for a 38-year-old Mercedes, averaging just 1,238 miles per year. The data shows a distinct stagnation in usage between 2014 and 2016, where the car covered only 234 miles over two years. While low mileage generally indicates less wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of stationary time often lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, perished seals, and internal corrosion within the braking system, which are not captured by the odometer alone. A physical inspection must focus on the specific areas flagged in the 2016 records. The tester noted corrosion on both the nearside and offside front brake pipes near the hubs, which requires a thorough check for thinning metal walls that could lead to sudden failure. The reported coolant leak from April 2016 also necessitates a pressure test of the cooling system to check hoses and the radiator. Given the age and the decade-long gap, the buyer should also inspect the suspension bushes, tyres for dry rot, and the structural integrity of the chassis for rust, as these elements degrade regardless of low miles driven.