MERCEDES E1999 · 5.4L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent inspection data. The MOT conducted on 13 July 2022 at 110,446 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car met all minimum safety and environmental standards at that time. While the history shows failures in 2019 and 2021, the subsequent passes without advisories suggest that the previous owner was proactive in addressing faults identified by the tester. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 27-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,100 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between the 2019 and July 2022 tests, during which the car covered only 2,000 miles over roughly sixteen months. Given the current date of June 2026, the vehicle has gone nearly four years without its last recorded MOT test. This long period of inactivity or very low use often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, such as suspension bushes, perished tyres, and dried brake lines, despite the low odometer reading. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension mounting points, as Mercedes-Benz models from this era are prone to hidden corrosion. Because the car has sat for several years recently, it is vital to check for seized brake calipers and fluid leaks that may occur during dormancy. The lack of recent testing data means the current state of consumables, particularly the exhaust system and tyre tread depth, remains unknown and requires a thorough visual assessment before any purchase.