2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · CK52 ADB

The 2021‑08‑18 MOT at 109,961 miles resulted in a pass, with only a minor exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a)) recorded as an advisory. The preceding failure on 2021‑08‑13 highlighted an excessively worn front suspension arm ball joint and tyre wear close to the legal limit, indicating that suspension components have been a recurring concern; the subsequent pass shows that immediate safety issues were remedied, but the history points to ongoing wear that a buyer should verify. The vehicle’s mileage has risen from 58,366 miles in 2010 to 109,961 miles in 2021, an average of roughly 4,600 miles per year, which is low for a 24‑year‑old Mercedes‑Benz. Increments were steady until 2018 and then slowed, suggesting light use in recent years with no evident long periods of standing, as the annual mileage increase remains consistent. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the suspension system, specifically checking the condition of the front and rear ball joints, suspension bushes and coil springs for play or corrosion, and verifying that tyre wear has not progressed beyond the limits noted in 2021. Inspection of brake pipes for corrosion, exhaust integrity, handbrake operation, and any structural rust hidden by under‑trays or engine covers is also essential, given their repeated appearance in earlier tests.