2004 Mercedes NOT Stated Heavy oil · FN54 AFK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile despite its extreme mileage. The most recent MOT test conducted on 16 November 2022 at 581,646 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the vehicle met all minimum safety standards at that time. While a failure was recorded in October 2021 at 557,496 miles, the subsequent pass a year later suggests the owner was willing to rectify any identified defects promptly. The mileage pattern is highly aggressive and contains a significant data anomaly. Between 27 October 2021 and 23 November 2021, the recorded mileage jumped from 557,496 to 5,578,877 miles, which is clearly a clerical entry error on the DVSA database. Excluding this error, the vehicle has averaged approximately 30,000 miles per year between 2019 and 2022. This consistent high-mileage suggests the car was used for long-distance motorway driving which often prevents the issues associated with vehicles standing, but puts immense strain on the drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the structural integrity and suspension geometry. At over 580,000 miles, rubber bushings, ball joints, and coil springs are likely nearing the end of their functional life. Check for signs of heavy corrosion on the chassis and mounting points, as high mileage can accelerate metal fatigue. Since the last recorded MOT was over three years ago, the vehicle is currently overdue for a test, and the state of the brake discs and tyres will have degraded significantly since the November 2022 inspection.