MERCEDES 3201993 · 3.2L PETROL

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend of structural degradation and fluid leaks. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 110,673 miles passed, the tester flagged a persistent oil leak and corrosion on the suspension mounting areas. This follows a pattern of recurring subframe corrosion noted in 2024 and 2021, indicating that the structural integrity of the chassis is actively worsening over time rather than being addressed. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 33-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,354 miles per year. Data shows significant periods of inactivity, with the car covering only 219 miles between June 2021 and October 2024, and just 159 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. This low usage suggests the car has spent long periods of its life stationary, which often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of corrosion on exposed metal surfaces. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear subframe and suspension mounting points to determine the depth of the structural rust. The record specifically highlights corroded rear coil springs in 2019 and a corroded nearside front brake pipe in 2021, which require close scrutiny for thinning metal or perforation. Furthermore, the persistent oil leak noted in 2025 needs professional diagnosis to ensure it does not stem from a catastrophic failure, while the history of cracked tyres in 2021 suggests that rubber components may be age-related despite the low mileage.