1994 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Petrol · 1 FJY

The 1994 Mercedes-Benz E remains roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 April 2025 at 159,609 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of five consecutive passes since July 2021. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the entire DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the test scope over the last four years. Recorded mileage shows exceptionally low use for a 32-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 154,863 miles at the 5 July 2021 test and climbed to just 159,609 miles by April 2025, a total of 4,746 miles across nearly four years. Annual averages sit near 4,988 miles since registration. The clean record with no gaps between tests suggests the previous keeper maintained statutory testing discipline, though the minimal annual accumulation implies long stationary periods that can age rubber components and fluids despite low wear to drivetrain parts. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers, as the MOT record cannot confirm hidden corrosion or perished seals on a car of this age. Standing time raises the risk of stuck handbrake mechanisms and flat-spotted tyres even where tread depth passed examination. Structural underbody rust around subframes and sills warrants close scrutiny with a ramp. Given the absence of any recorded advisories, previous owners appear to have addressed consumable wear before each test rather than deferring it. The buyer should verify service history paperwork and confirm coolant, brake fluid, and transmission oil intervals, since the MOT does not assess such maintenance on this 159,609-mile example.