MERCEDES 3201993 · 3.2L PETROL

The most recent MOT entry for this 1993 Mercedes 320 is from 2008-09-15, over 15 years ago. At that time, the vehicle had 174,219 miles recorded, with two rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and a minor exhaust leak. No serious safety defects were noted, but the tyre wear suggests potential neglect or lack of regular maintenance. The 2007-09-19 MOT failure was due to excessive play in the offside front track rod end, a suspension component critical to steering stability. This issue was resolved by the 2007-09-21 test, which showed no defects. Earlier MOTs in 2006 and 2005 were also passed with no recorded issues. The vehicle’s mileage of 174,219 miles over 33 years equates to roughly 5,279 miles per year, significantly lower than average for its age. This could indicate light use or prolonged periods of inactivity, which may lead to issues like seized components, degraded rubber parts, or corrosion. However, the lack of recent MOT data (none since 2008) means there is no evidence of ongoing deterioration or new defects. The historical pattern shows isolated issues rather than a recurring problem, with the last major defect resolved over 15 years ago.