2007 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · AJ54 FEB

The vehicle presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on 2 October 2025 at 118,697 miles. The absence of any recorded defects or advisories during the last three annual inspections suggests that the current owner has maintained the vehicle to a high standard. While the record shows brief failures on 28 September 2023 and 1 October 2024, these instances appear to be administrative or minor technical glitches rather than indicative of systemic mechanical failure, given that the vehicle passed re-testing within days without requiring documented repairs. With an average annual usage of approximately 6,247 miles, the vehicle has experienced moderate, consistent wear over its nineteen-year lifespan. The mileage accumulation has remained steady, with roughly 4,000 miles covered between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and a similar increase leading up to the October 2025 inspection. This pattern indicates regular, light use rather than long periods of inactivity, which often leads to seized calipers, perished rubber seals, or fuel system degradation. The current odometer reading of 118,697 miles is well within expected limits for a vehicle of this age and marque. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on components that typically escape the scope of a standard MOT test. Despite the clean record, the age of the vehicle necessitates a thorough check of the suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs for signs of fatigue or perishing that might not yet trigger an official failure. Inspect the underside for early-stage surface corrosion on the subframes and brake lines, as these are common areas of concern for Mercedes-Benz models of this vintage. Verify that the transmission shifts smoothly and that the engine exhibits no signs of oil leaks or cooling system pressure issues, as these mechanical aspects remain the primary risks for a vehicle approaching two decades of service.