MERCEDES E1995 · 2.2L PETROL

The most recent MOT entry for this 1995 Mercedes E is from 2008, when it had 155,247 miles. It failed one test for an offside windscreen washer issue and a rear direction indicator colour problem but passed the same day with no defects recorded. This suggests inconsistent testing or potential oversight, as the same vehicle was marked as failed and then passed on the same date. No further MOT records exist after 2008, leaving a 17-year gap in inspection history. The historical failures from 2006 to 2008 involved minor issues: a headlamp aim problem, tyre tread below legal limits, and electrical faults. These are typical wear-and-tear or adjustment-related defects, not major safety risks. However, the absence of recent MOT data means there is no evidence of ongoing or worsening issues. The vehicle’s low mileage (around 5,000 miles per year) suggests it may have been lightly used or stored for extended periods, which can lead to fluid degradation, rubber component hardening, or corrosion. The trend in defects appears stable, as failures were isolated and resolved without recurring patterns. However, the lack of recent inspections makes it impossible to confirm whether the vehicle’s condition has deteriorated, remained consistent, or improved.