2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BK09 LGA

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 November 2025 at 146,342 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run of annual examinations. Prior passes on 13 November 2024 at 141,211 miles and 20 October 2022 at 120,380 miles also logged no advisories or faults, indicating the vehicle has not shown worsening mechanical condition across the observed period. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical rate for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,600 miles per year against the current 146,342 miles. The record shows steady yearly use: 120,380 miles in October 2022, rising to 130,476 by October 2023, 141,211 by November 2024, and 146,342 by November 2025. A single anomaly appears on 28 October 2023, where the tester issued a fail at 130,473 miles followed by a pass at 130,476 miles on the same day with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or data-recording error rather than a genuine mechanical rejection. Given the absence of recorded advisories across five years of testing, the DVSA history implies consistent basic upkeep by previous keepers and no flagged wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion. The clean sheet offers no recurring fault pattern to track. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of common high-mileage Mercedes weak points not captured by MOT checks, including front suspension arm bushes, coil spring fatigue, and underbody corrosion around sills and subframes. Verification of the 28 October 2023 dual entry against DVSA systems is advisable to confirm no suppressed defect exists. Otherwise, the evidence supports a mechanically sound example for its age and mileage, with no test-derived red flags requiring corrective action before purchase.