2002 Mercedes-Benz E 2.6L Petrol · LK02 OEF

The 2002 Mercedes‑Benz E, recorded at 82,362 miles, was presented for its most recent MOT on 26 July 2024 and, although the test was marked as failed, no defects were logged, indicating that the vehicle met all technical criteria at that mileage. The preceding test on 20 July 2023 at 77,415 miles passed without any recorded faults, and the alternating pass/fail pattern from 2022 to 2024 shows no clear deterioration in condition, suggesting a stable maintenance record. At 24 years of age the vehicle has accumulated roughly 3,400 miles per year, a figure well below the typical usage for a car of this vintage, implying light use or extended periods of inactivity. Mileage increments between tests are modest: a rise of 6,268 miles from July 2022 to July 2023, followed by a 4,947‑mile increase to the 2024 test, with no abrupt jumps that would signal intensive use or long idle intervals. Given the absence of logged defects, a buyer should focus on components prone to wear and age‑related deterioration rather than on obvious failures. Inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers is advisable, as is a close examination of brake discs, pads and calipers for binding or uneven wear. Structural rust on the chassis, wheel arches and underbody, as well as the condition of the exhaust system and its emissions output, should also be assessed, since low mileage does not preclude corrosion in older steel bodies. Overall, the MOT history points to a mechanically sound vehicle with consistent upkeep, but the buyer must verify the physical state of critical systems in person to confirm that the lack of recorded defects translates into genuine, long‑term reliability.