1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 2.2L Petrol · K214 DEG

The single MOT entry on file for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220, dated 21 July 2022 at the recorded mileage, shows a clean pass with no advisories or defects logged. With no subsequent test recorded against today's date of 30 August 2026, the most recent official roadworthiness verification is now over four years old, which is a significant gap for a vehicle of this age. The absence of recorded defects at the 2022 test establishes a neutral baseline, but the lack of more recent data means any deterioration in components such as suspension, braking, exhaust, or structural areas cannot be confirmed or ruled out from the MOT history alone. Covering roughly 4,411 miles per year on average, the vehicle has seen relatively light use across its 33-year lifespan. Such low annual mileage often correlates with prolonged periods of standing, which can bring their own issues including corrosion of underfloor components, dried seals, seized brake calipers, and deterioration of flexible hoses and bushes. The single recorded test makes it impossible to track any mileage progression or to identify whether intervals of storage have left specific wear patterns. Any buyer should treat the odometer figure as one data point rather than evidence of active, regular use. Given the limited MOT history and the vehicle's age, a pre-purchase inspection should pay particular attention to the older W124 model's known weak points. The rear coil springs and self-levelling suspension components, along with front suspension bushes and ball joints, are prime candidates for wear after three decades. Brake calipers, particularly rear units, frequently bind on cars of this vintage, while the exhaust system and underbody should be examined closely for corrosion, especially around jacking points, sills, and subframe mounting areas. The rubber components of the fuel system, cooling hoses, and engine mounts should also be inspected, as these degrade with time regardless of mileage, and a current MOT test should be obtained before purchase.