1994 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · M674 MKJ

The roadworthiness status of this vehicle is indeterminate due to a critical lack of recent testing data. The last recorded entry occurred on 11 March 2022, which resulted in a failure without specific defects listed in the summary record. Because no MOT has been performed in the subsequent four years, it is impossible to determine if the maintenance trend is stable or worsening. The absence of a current certificate suggests the vehicle may be off-road or has been neglected. At 170,008 miles, this 32-year-old Mercedes-Benz has averaged approximately 5,300 miles per year. While this low annual mileage suggests light road use, on a vehicle of this age it often correlates with degradation of rubber-based components and fluid breakdown. The four-year gap between the 2022 test and the current date indicates the car has likely sat for extended periods, which frequently leads to seized calipers, perished seals, and fuel contamination. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis, as S-Class models from this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and floor pans. The buyer should examine the suspension bushes for cracking and the coil springs for signs of stress fractures regardless of the low mileage. Given the 2022 failure and subsequent lack of data, a thorough check of the braking system and engine leaks is mandatory to ensure the vehicle has not become unsafe during its period of inactivity.