1993 Mercedes 320 3.2L Petrol · L951 CTY

The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 remains roadworthy, having passed the most recent DVSA examination on 20 November 2025 at 110,487 miles with no defects noted. Across the five available records the maintenance trend is stable, showing zero failures, advisories, or recurring mechanical flags from 2010 through 2025. The recorded mileage implies light use for a 33-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,348 miles annually, but the chronology exposes anomalies. In the March 2010 test at 105,823 miles the car passed; by April 2013 it reached 111,213 miles before the next entry on 20 November 2025 shows 110,487 miles, a figure lower than twelve years prior. This reversal points to odometer replacement, data error, or extended dormancy. The sparse ledger with no defects across those dates offers little detail on wear but confirms statutory passes only. No tester flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion, yet age and likely prolonged storage demand hands-on scrutiny. The 2025 test at 110,487 miles omitted advisories, but a Mercedes of this era sitting unused risks perishing rubber mounts, binding rear calipers, and incipient structural rust beneath protective coatings. A buyer should lift the car to inspect subframe integrity and check exhaust emissions for idle irregularities. Previous keepers appear to have parked the vehicle rather than pursued high-mileage commuting, which limits drivetrain wear but invites neglected consumables. Verify the mileage discrepancy through independent service history. Prioritise evaluation of tyre sidewalls for cracking, wiper blade condition, and brake hydraulic function during a physical assessment.