2009 Mercedes-Benz 250 1.8L Petrol · DA59 KLX

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following the March 2026 test, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent pass occurred on 20 March 2026 at 88,264 miles with no defects logged. Two days earlier, on 18 March 2026, the same mileage entry produced a fail with no defects recorded, a pattern repeated in March 2025 when a 27 March fail at 83,548 miles preceded a 29 March pass at identical mileage and no defects. These back-to-back fail-pass pairs with zero advisories suggest administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical deterioration. The odometer shows 88,264 miles against a 2009 build, averaging roughly 5,192 miles per year. The March 2024 test recorded 76,198 miles, rising to 83,548 by March 2025 and 88,264 by March 2026. That equates to about 7,350 miles annually over the last two years, a modest increase over the lifetime average but still low for the age. No long stationary gaps appear in the supplied entries, and the clean defect sheets across all five tests indicate the previous keeper kept the car to a passable standard without accruing flagged wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's seventeen years. The MOT record lists no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet the absence of advisories across low-mileage annual tests does not rule out latent perishables such as aged rubber mounts or binding calipers from infrequent use. The repeated no-defect fails warrant a check of the VIN and test documentation to confirm no suppressed faults exist. Given the sparse but clean history, focus the viewing on underbody condition and fluid intervals rather than consumable items like tyres or wiper blades, which the tester never flagged. The low annual use implies lighter wear, though standing periods can accelerate seal and bush degradation unseen by the MOT regime.