1994 Mercedes-Benz E 2.2L Petrol · M8 HSC

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of clean passes over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 2 June 2025 at 138,084 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This streak of perfect results suggests the current owner has maintained the mechanical and safety systems to a high standard, avoiding the common minor failures or structural warnings typically seen on vehicles of this age. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a car from 1994, averaging approximately 4,315 miles per year. Between May 2021 and June 2022, the vehicle covered only 1,773 miles, indicating a significant drop in usage or long periods where the car remained stationary. Over thirty years, this low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and braking components, though it often increases the risk of dry rot in rubber-based parts and fluid breakdown due to lack of circulation. Despite the clean MOT record, an in-person inspection must focus on age-related degradation rather than mileage-related wear. Buyers should scrutinise the chassis for corrosion, particularly around the sills and rear suspension mounting points, where Mercedes models of this era often trap moisture. Given the low annual mileage, check the suspension bushings, brake lines, and tyre sidewalls for surface cracking, as these components perish through time regardless of the distance driven.