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the time being at least), M-B's price reflects this Actros's status if not its condition. AY53 FEJ has aged well, clocking up the industry average since October 2003. It has an in-house service history and to date nothing major has been replaced.
The driveline, transmission and cab are its strong points and indicate that it is ready to kick off its second life in the same fine style that it finished its first. The interior might benefit from a little TLC, but M-BS decision to return it to factory finish presents its next owner with a blank canvas. The fuel figures stack up well and its performance was consistent over undulating terrain.
If you are just starting, we would suggest looking elsewhere. But if you are an established operator then coughing up £33,000 to reward yourself or a valued driver isn't hard to justify.