2008 Mercedes-Benz 350 3.5L Petrol · LN58 HAX

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 3 September 2025 at 86,207 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to August 2022, suggesting the car has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is notably low for an 18 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,789 miles per year. The distance covered between August 2022 at 69,750 miles and September 2025 at 86,207 miles shows steady, light usage. A minor anomaly occurred in September 2024, where the car failed on 2 September at 81,266 miles and passed four days later at 81,341 miles. The record does not specify the cause of that failure, but the rapid rectification indicates a proactive approach to maintenance. Despite the clean MOT history, the low annual mileage and age of the vehicle necessitate a physical inspection of components prone to degradation from standing. A buyer should check for perishing rubber seals, cracked suspension bushes, and potential brake caliper seizing. While the tester flagged no issues, the lack of recorded advisories over several years is unusual for a car of this vintage. Attention should be paid to the structural integrity of the chassis and sills to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed. Checking the condition of the tyres for age-related cracking, regardless of tread depth, is essential given the low mileage pattern. A full service history check will confirm if the oil and filters were changed regardless of the low distance covered to prevent internal engine sludge.