2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · CX54 ARZ

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz C presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 March 2024 at 95,276 miles passed with no defects recorded, following two earlier clean passes in March 2023 at 93,233 miles and March 2022 at 91,957 miles. The vehicle shows no advisories or failures across the available three-year record, indicating consistent compliance with statutory roadworthiness standards. The odometer reflects low annual use for a 22-year-old car. Between March 2022 and March 2024 the car covered just 3,319 miles, averaging roughly 1,660 miles per year against a lifetime mean near 4,331. Such low accumulation suggests extended standing periods or short local journeys rather than sustained motorway use. The clean test history with no flagged wear items implies the previous keeper addressed consumables before each exam, though sparse records limit deeper trend analysis. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and likely idle intervals. Standing vehicles often develop perishing rubber components and surface rust on structural members even when MOTs stay clear. Brake discs and calipers warrant checks for seizure after low-mileage dormancy. Verify the claimed mileages against service stamps and V5C before purchase. The absence of advisories is reassuring, but a 2004 chassis can hide fatigue not visible in a pass-only MOT sequence.