2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · CX52 PYF

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, though the record reveals a pattern of immediate failures following tests in 2022 and 2023. The most recent test on 7 November 2023 at 149,528 miles passed with no recorded defects, suggesting that the owner is proactive in rectifying issues identified during the MOT testing process. Given today's date of June 2026, the MOT is now over two years overdue, necessitating an immediate retest to ensure the vehicle has not developed faults since its last inspection. The mileage profile is consistent with low-to-moderate annual usage, averaging approximately 6,230 miles per year over its 24-year life. Between the October 2021 test at 137,504 miles and the November 2023 test at 149,528 miles, the car covered 12,024 miles. This steady rate of use reduces the strain on the drivetrain components and engine compared to high-mileage vehicles. The small gaps in mileage between the 2022 and 2023 tests indicate the car is driven regularly rather than sitting for extended periods, which often helps prevent rubber perishation and brake seizure. A buyer must investigate the specific mechanical faults that caused the failures in October 2022 and 2023, as the provided summary does not detail the components involved. Given the age of this Mercedes, a physical inspection should focus on structural integrity, specifically checking the sills, subframe, and wheel arches where corrosion is common. One should also examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear and check for binding calipers, as these are frequent points of failure on vehicles of this era despite low mileage.