1995 Mercedes E 2.2L Petrol · N690 EOT

This 1995 Mercedes E-Class presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a notably clean bill of health. The most recent test on 22 December 2025 at 131,728 miles passed with zero defects recorded, a significant improvement over the previous inspection. Earlier in 2025, the vehicle had advisories for corrosion on the nearside front inner wing and a repaired nearside rear body area at the suspension mounting point, but these structural concerns appear to have been addressed or at least not worsened by the end of the year. The 2024 failure for a defective offside front side repeater lamp was a minor electrical oversight, promptly rectified the same day, indicating responsive rather than neglectful ownership. The mileage pattern tells a story of very light, consistent use. Covering only 762 miles between the January 2025 test and the December 2025 test, and roughly 1,365 miles in the preceding twelve months, the vehicle averages approximately 4,249 miles per year over its 31-year life. This low annual accumulation suggests the car has spent much of its life parked or used sparingly, which can preserve mechanical components but also raises the risk of deterioration from prolonged standing, such as perished rubber seals, stale fuel, or surface corrosion on brake discs and suspension bushes. Despite the clean recent result, the 2025 advisory regarding the nearside rear body repaired at the suspension point warrants a thorough physical inspection. A buyer should closely examine the structural integrity of the rear subframe and suspension mounting points, looking for signs of fresh corrosion or poorly executed welding. The nearside front inner wing corrosion flagged in January 2025 also demands attention; check whether surface treatment was applied or if the metal has continued to degrade. Given the low mileage, test the condition of all suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for age-related deterioration rather than wear. A personal inspection should also verify the condition of the braking system. Low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from binding calipers and unevenly worn brake discs due to lack of regular use. Check the exhaust emissions under load, as short trips can lead to a blocked catalytic converter. Finally, inspect all tyres for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth.