2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · AP55 FOC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by three consecutive passes following a single failure. The most recent test conducted in March 2025 at 110,057 miles resulted in no defects, mirroring the clean sheets seen in the 2024 and 2022 inspections. This suggests that the mechanical condition remained consistent across recent testing intervals and that the previous owner successfully addressed any potential issues before they escalated into recurring failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between April 2022 and April 2023, where the car covered only 5,126 miles over 12 months. However, usage increased sharply between April 2023 and March 2024, with 21,911 miles recorded in just one year. This sudden burst of activity indicates a change in usage patterns, which can sometimes lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and fluids if the vehicle sat for long periods prior previously. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the chassis and subframes, as low-mileage Mercedes models from this era are prone to structural corrosion that is not always visible. While the MOT history shows no current advisories, the age of the vehicle suggests that suspension bushes and control arms may be perished despite the low odometer reading. Given the failure in April 2023 at 85,463 miles, a close check of the brake lines and caliper seals is advisable to ensure no fluid leaks have developed that remained outside the scope of a standard MOT test.