2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AD05 JSX

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 31 October 2025 at 154,404 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean annual examinations since October 2022. The owner has clearly kept the vehicle to a standard that satisfies DVSA criteria without accruing advisories on wear items such as suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust corrosion. Mileage progression shows consistent, moderate use across the recorded period. The car covered 134,920 miles at the October 2022 test, rose to 141,484 by October 2023, then 147,263 in October 2024, and 154,404 by October 2025. That equates to roughly 6,500 to 7,200 miles per year, matching the circa 7,353 annual average for a 21-year-old vehicle. The sparse record shows only a single failed attempt on 28 October 2022 at 134,919 miles, immediately retested the same day at 134,920 miles and passed with no defects logged, suggesting a clerical or minor pre-check issue rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and the absence of any advisory data in the record. The clean history offers no warning on coil springs, subframe rust, or binding calipers, but MOT passes without advisories do not confirm component life remaining on a 154,000-mile Mercedes. Verify the 28 October 2022 failure reason via DVSA backend if available, as the public extract lists no defects. Otherwise, budget for age-related consumables and treat the suspension, steering joints, and brake lines as due for physical assessment before purchase.