2022 Mercedes-Benz Evito Progressive Electric · SV22 KWL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in the 19 May 2026 MOT test at 40,810 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding the drivetrain components. The most recent test identified a severely deteriorated offside front outer drive shaft constant velocity boot, which mirrors a failure from the previous year on the nearside side. This suggests a recurring failure to address rubber components in the transmission assembly before they reach a point of failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,200 miles per annum. Between the 2025 test at 29,501 miles and the 2026 test at 40,810 miles, the vehicle covered 11,309 miles. This rate indicates the car is used regularly rather than sitting idle, which generally helps prevent age-related degradation of rubber seals and suspension bushings. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of both front drive shafts to ensure the CV boots have been replaced and secured. Since the tester flagged split boots in two consecutive years, there is a risk that grease ingress has already begun damaging the internal joints, which would lead to clicking noises under acceleration. You should also verify the headlight alignment, as the internal adjuster required a manual adjustment in May 2025 to meet regulatory standards.