1999 Mercedes-Benz E 2.4L Petrol · 80 JD

The 1999 Mercedes-Benz E remains roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 23 May 2025 at 102,156 miles where the tester recorded no defects. This clean pass follows three prior consecutive passes with no advisories, indicating the vehicle has shown no worsening mechanical or structural faults across the recorded period. Annual mileage sits low for a 27-year-old car. The records show 87,385 miles in May 2022, rising to 93,080 in May 2023, 97,846 in May 2024, and 102,156 in May 2025. That equates to roughly 4,770 miles per year between tests, below the 3,784 miles per year overall average implied by total mileage. The four-year MOT sequence is sparse but entirely clean, with no gaps exceeding twelve months and no consumable or structural issues flagged at any stage. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and likely periods of standing. Low use over long intervals can allow corrosion to develop on structural members and brake calipers even when annual tests pass without advisories. Verify the condition of underbody shielding and exhaust emissions hardware, as Mercedes diesel and petrol systems of this era are prone to hidden rust where MOT testers cannot easily sight. The absent advisory history suggests competent upkeep, but the record alone cannot confirm ongoing care beyond each May test date.