1993 Mercedes 190 E 2.0L Petrol · UIB 5152

The vehicle currently presents in a roadworthy condition following a clean MOT pass on February 24, 2026 at 91,289 miles. The maintenance trend shows marked improvement after a period of mechanical neglect in late 2023. Since the last failure, the car has passed without any recorded defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical issues identified previously have been addressed and rectified by the current owner. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 33-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,766 miles per year. Data shows a significant period of inactivity between September 2022 (86,542 miles) and January 2025 (91,012 miles), where only 4,470 miles were covered over two years. This low usage suggests light wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it also increases the risk of perished rubber-based components and fluid degradation due to the vehicle standing for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry and braking system integrity, given the recurring failure of the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover. The tester flagged this specific component in September 2022 and again in November 2023, suggesting a vulnerability to rubber perish in that area. Additionally, because the nearside front brake hose was found to be excessively chafed in 2023, a thorough check of all flexible brake lines for cracking or fraying is necessary to ensure the replacement was comprehensive and that similar issues exist elsewhere.