2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · DA04 XPY

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz C presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 22 September 2023 at 121,405 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2020 to 2022 also returned passes with no advisories. The maintenance history shows no worsening mechanical faults and no recurring structural or consumable-wear issues across the examined period. Recorded mileage sits at 121,405 miles against 22 years of age, equating to a low average of roughly 5,518 miles per year. The DVSA entries show gentle accumulation: 109,382 miles on 20 September 2021, 113,621 miles on 24 September 2022, and 121,405 miles on 22 September 2023. A notable anomaly appears on 24 September 2022, where the vehicle failed and passed on the same day at identical mileage with no defects logged, indicating an administrative or data-recording error rather than a mechanical rejection. The sparse, clean record gives limited insight into component condition but suggests light use and possible prolonged standing. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low annual mileage that can mask perished rubber and corroded calipers from inactivity. The absence of recorded advisories means no prior tester flagged exhaust emissions, structural integrity, or corrosion concerns, yet 22-year-old Mercedes bodies commonly develop rust at sill and arch sections unseen in MOT data. Verify the 2022 duplicate entry with DVSA before purchase and confirm the car has not stood unused for extended spells that accelerate brake binding or fluid degradation. The low-mileage pattern implies a cautious previous owner, but the thin history offers no evidence of proactive overhaul on ageing drivetrain seals or steering joints.