2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C2.1L Diesel

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz C presents as roadworthy following a pass at 98,415 miles on 29 October 2025, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, though the prior attempt on 22 October 2025 at 98,369 miles recorded a fail with no defects listed, a pattern consistent with an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage has averaged roughly 5,180 miles across the vehicle's nineteen years, a low figure for its age. The records show steady annual accumulation: 84,917 miles in October 2022, 88,864 in October 2023, 93,766 in October 2024, and 98,369 by October 2025. No abrupt jumps or standing gaps appear in the data, and every annual test from 2022 to 2025 returned a clean result aside from the anomalous October 2025 fail. The absence of recorded advisories across five successive tests suggests the previous owner kept basic consumables and structure in check, though MOT cleanliness on a low-mileage elderly Mercedes can mask intermittent faults that surface only under load. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, front coil springs, and brake discs, as these components degrade with age irrespective of mileage. Given the car's standing periods implied by low use, check for corrosion on subframes and sills and verify the condition of flexible brake hoses and caliper seals. The October 2025 fail with no defects logged warrants confirmation that the pass certificate is valid and the vehicle was not withdrawn for a genuine fault.