2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C3.0L Diesel

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test conducted on 19 July 2025 at 103,345 miles showed no defects whatsoever, indicating a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. This streak suggests that the previous owners have proactively addressed mechanical and safety requirements before they resulted in failures or advisories typically seen on vehicles of this age. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between December 2022 at 92,215 miles and August 2024 at 97,208 miles, the car covered roughly 5,000 miles, followed by another 6,100 miles leading into the July 2025 test. This low-annual-usage profile is typical for shorter commuting trips and often reduces overall wear on drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage examples. Despite the clean digital record, a physical inspection must still focus on common failure points inherent to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class chassis. An inspector should specifically check for the degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes and control arm mounts, which perish over time regardless of low mileage. Close attention should also be paid to the subframe and rear wheel arches for structural corrosion, as the MOT test does not detect surface rust until it reaches a point of structural compromise.