1994 Mercedes E 2.2L Petrol · L474 FKG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in August 2025 with 65,472 miles and no defects recorded. This represents a significant improvement over the state seen in 2018, where the car failed on multiple structural and mechanical grounds. While the history shows of past instability, the clean sheet from the latest test suggests that the previously identified issues have been addressed and the vehicle is currently in a stable state of maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 32-year-old Mercedes, averaging approximately 2,046 miles per year. There is a notable gap in recorded data between January 2015 at 56,108 miles and May 2020 at 65,345 miles, during which the vehicle covered only 9,237 miles over five years. This suggests long periods of inactivity or storage, which often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, fluid seals, and accelerated corrosion despite the low mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody to verify the integrity of previous repairs. The 2018 failure highlighted excessive corrosion on the rear suspension component mountings and the ABS pump mount, which are critical structural points. Although the 2020 test noted only slight underbody corrosion, the history of significant structural loss near the rear axle requires a close look for new rust blooms or thinning of the chassis where welding may have previously occurred. Attention should also be paid to the suspension and steering geometry. The record shows a trend of recurring wear, with play in ball joints and track rod ends flagged in 2018, alongside a brake efficiency failure in that same year. Given the low mileage and potential for long stationary periods, the inspector should check for perished bushings, cracked rubber boots, and seized brake calipers that are common in older vehicles that sit for for extended durations.