diff --git a/crates/matrix-sdk-base/src/sliding_sync.rs b/crates/matrix-sdk-base/src/sliding_sync.rs
index 7ee7bd630..bf7a58a5a 100644
--- a/crates/matrix-sdk-base/src/sliding_sync.rs
+++ b/crates/matrix-sdk-base/src/sliding_sync.rs
@@ -1449,6 +1449,7 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(client_room.latest_event().is_none());
     }
 
+    #[cfg(feature = "e2e-encryption")]
     #[async_test]
     async fn test_cached_latest_event_can_be_redacted() {
         // Given a logged-in client