MERCEDES E1995 · 3.0L DIESEL

This 1995 Mercedes E-Class passed its most recent MOT on 11 May 2026 at 209,191 miles, but the test revealed a cluster of wear-related advisories that warrant careful attention. The rear brake hose is showing early deterioration on both sides, the front tyres are slightly damaged with cracking or perishing, rear suspension components show corrosion, and all direction indicators are discoloured. None of these issues failed the test, but they signal that the vehicle is beginning to show its age. The mileage history tells a revealing story. Between January 2014 and January 2015, the car covered only 12,832 miles over a full year—roughly 1,069 miles per month. Then a decade-long gap follows with no recorded MOT until May 2026, during which the vehicle accumulated 6,000 miles. This pattern suggests the car may have spent extended periods off the road or in storage. When a vehicle sits idle for years, rubber components like brake hoses, tyres, and suspension bushes deteriorate from age and exposure rather than use alone, which aligns with what the latest MOT has found. At 209,191 miles over 31 years, the recorded mileage averages roughly 6,748 miles per year—typical for a vehicle of this age. However, the uneven distribution is significant.