2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · CX04 DLN

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz C presents a broadly stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 24 August 2022 returning a pass at 137,395 miles and no defects recorded. This pass followed a failed attempt on 16 August 2022 at 137,251 miles where the tester logged no specific defects, indicating the failure likely stemmed from administrative or presentation issues rather than a mechanical fault. The prior pass on 21 August 2021 at 131,449 miles also carried no advisories, so the available record shows no worsening mechanical condition across the two-year window. At roughly 22 years old the car shows 137,395 miles, equating to about 6,245 miles per year, which is typical for its age and suggests steady rather than intensive use. The gap between the August 2021 and August 2022 tests covers only 5,946 miles, a modest annual rate. The record is sparse, with just three entries and no advisories or corrosion, brake, or suspension flags, so the history alone gives limited insight into consumable wear or hidden structural condition. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the absence of any recorded advisories that might otherwise reveal wear trends. The twin August 2022 tests hint the owner addressed a non-mechanical failure quickly, but standing periods common on low-mileage older cars can conceal perished rubber components or subframe corrosion not captured in a clean MOT. Given the last test is nearly four years old as of July 2026, the vehicle is overdue a fresh MOT and a full mechanical appraisal before purchase. No recurring faults appear in the data, yet the lack of historical advisories on a 22-year-old Mercedes warrants scrutiny of exhaust emissions and structural integrity at the next examination.