MERCEDES E1995 · 2.0L PETROL

The vehicle last passed an MOT on 30 August 2011 at 179,184 miles, but that test was immediately preceded by a failure just six days earlier citing serious structural corrosion, insecure seat mountings, and multiple suspension and exhaust defects. Given that today is 15 June 2026, the most recent MOT entry is nearly 15 years old—far beyond the annual testing requirement for a vehicle of this age. No valid MOT exists for current road use, and the maintenance trend evident in the records shows significant deterioration rather than improvement, with repeated failures linked to corrosion and mechanical wear. With 179,184 miles accumulated over approximately 31 years, the car has averaged only about 5,780 miles per year—a notably low figure that often suggests either intermittent use or extended periods of inactivity. The mileage progression between recorded tests is consistent with this pattern: from 174,761 miles in September 2009 to 177,122 miles in September 2010 (an increase of 2,361 miles), then to 179,184 miles by August 2011 (another 2,062 miles). There are no signs of sudden mileage spikes, but the data stops entirely after 2011, leaving a 15-year gap with no official verification of continued roadworthiness or mechanical condition. A prospective buyer must treat this vehicle as effectively untested for well over a decade and assume all major systems require thorough inspection. Recurring advisories and failures highlight chronic issues with structural integrity—particularly excessive corrosion around body mountings, floor pans, and steering component anchorages. Suspension components, especially the front inner wishbone bushes and subframe mounts, were repeatedly noted as split, perished, or corroded. Additionally, oil leaks from the rear differential and inadequately supported exhaust sections point to neglected underbody maintenance. Any inspection should prioritise checking for active rust penetration, suspension play or binding, brake efficiency, and drivetrain fluid integrity, as these areas have historically been compromised.