MERCEDES C2008 · 1.8L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a history of clean passes over the last several years. The most recent test in September 2022 at 95,623 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car maintained its mechanical integrity during its final recorded inspection. While a failure occurred in September 2020, the vehicle passed the retest the following day, suggesting the previous owner was proactive in rectifying immediate faults rather than allowing them to persist. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. Between the 2019 test at 81,927 miles and the 2022 test at 95,623 miles, the car covered only 13,696 miles, reflecting consistent low-usage patterns. However, the four-year gap since the last recorded MOT in the data suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and the settling of fluids regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension mounting points, as Mercedes-Benz models of this era are susceptible to corrosion if left unused. Given the low mileage, inspect the front control arm bushings for cracking or perished rubber and check the coil springs for fractures caused by age rather than distance. Additionally, examine the braking system for seized calipers or pitted discs, as low-frequency use often results in surface rust and internal piston sticking that a standard MOT test might not fully capture.