2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.7L Diesel · Y704 BKJ

The 2001 Mercedes-Benz C presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded defects across its five most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 9 March 2022 at 145,015 miles returned a pass with no advisories, matching the clean outcomes seen at every prior test back to 18 September 2017. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults and no recurring advisory pattern that would suggest neglected upkeep. Mileage accumulation has been consistently low for a 25-year-old car. The record spans 122,758 miles in September 2017 to 145,015 miles by March 2022, an increase of just 22,257 miles over roughly four and a half years, averaging under 5,000 miles annually. A notable gap exists between the 2018 test on 1 November and the 2020 test on 28 January, with no 2019 entry logged, implying either a lapse in testing or a period of limited use. The clean sheets throughout indicate the previous keeper maintained basic statutory compliance, though the sparse history leaves long intervals unverified. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the MOT record omits any advisory on these areas despite the vehicle's age. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical checks for age-related fatigue not captured by pass results. The absence of flagged exhaust emissions or binding calipers is reassuring, yet standing periods implied by low mileage can accelerate rubber perishing and fluid degradation unseen on a test ramp. Given the last test fell over four years before today's date, the current roadworthiness cannot be confirmed from this history alone. The buyer must obtain a fresh MOT and a mechanical appraisal before purchase, focusing on drivetrain condition and any hidden rust in chassis members.