1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 3003.0L Petrol

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test on 26 March 2026 at 149,554 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a consistent pattern of immediate rectification following initial failures. Specifically, the car failed its tests in both April 2025 and March 2026 but passed subsequent inspections with no recorded defects. This suggests that the owner is proactive in addressing faults once they are identified rather than allowing them to persist or worsen. At 33 years old, the recorded mileage of 149,554 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 4,532 miles per year. The usage data shows very short intervals between tests, with only 1,477 miles covered between March 2024 and April 2025, and another 1,954 miles between April 2025 and March 2026. This low annual mileage indicates minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it increases the risk of rubber component degradation and fluid stagnation due to long periods of standing. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and chassis, as older Mercedes-Benz models are prone to hidden corrosion in the sills and floor pans. Despite the low mileage, close attention must be paid to the suspension bushes and perished brake hoses which fail from age rather than distance. The recent test failures, though resolved without defects, warrant a check for binding brake calipers or exhaust leaks, especially given the very low mileage accumulation between the annual inspections.