2001 Mercedes E220 CDI Elegance 2.2L Diesel · FKZ 4443

The 2001 Mercedes E220 CDI passed its most recent MOT on 1 September 2025 at 117,002 miles with no defects recorded, giving it a current roadworthy status. The maintenance trend shows a sharp improvement after a troubled summer, having failed three consecutive tests in May and July 2025 before the eventual pass. Those earlier failures carried no listed defects, which points to administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than a clear mechanical decline. Recorded mileage sits at 117,002 against a 25-year lifespan, averaging just 4,680 miles per year. The car covered only 2,939 miles between the March 2024 pass at 114,063 miles and the September 2025 pass. Such low annual use over a long period suggests the vehicle spent extended time stationary, a pattern that often allows corrosion and perished rubber components to develop unseen. The clean defect record across all five entries means the DVSA data gives no direct evidence of worn suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust faults. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the car. Low-mileage Mercedes of this era commonly suffer structural rust at subframe mounts and sill sections even when MOT advisories are absent. The repeated May and July 2025 failures with zero defects recorded warrant confirmation that the vehicle was genuinely presented correctly and not masking a latent fault through retesting. Check the front coil springs, rear trailing arm bushes, and brake calipers for binding or seepage before purchase. Verify the diesel emissions system and turbo oil feed lines, as standing periods degrade seals. The sparse record offers no warning of consumable neglect, but the age and storage pattern demand hands-on verification of structural integrity.