1989 MERCEDES 3003.0L PETROL

The vehicle remains in a state of unknown roadworthiness as the last recorded MOT test took place ten years ago in June 2016. While the final test passed after a few minor repairs, the maintenance trend shows a history of structural and mechanical degradation that has gone unmon. Absence of any testing for the last decade suggests the car has sat stationary or been used informally, making its current safety status speculative without a comprehensive mechanical inspection. The recorded mileage of 133,869 miles is exceptionally low for the vehicle's 37-year age, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. However, the data reveals significant gaps in usage, with a 4,000-mile interval recorded between 2014 and 2015, and a total lack of recorded mileage since the June 2016 test. Such long periods of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized calipers, and internal corrosion, which may be more severe than the low odometer reading suggests. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the structural integrity, as the tester consistently noted general corrosion to the underside between 2012 and 2016. The history highlights recurring issues with the suspension, specifically a broken offside front coil spring and corroded rear springs that required attention prior to 2016. These faults, combined with previously noted oil leaks in 2012 and 2015, indicate that the vehicle has suffered from age-related wear that has likely worsened during the decade of inactivity.