2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DC02 NVR

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz C presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 May 2025 at 100,746 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken four-year run of clean MOT outcomes. The mileage pattern shows very light use for a 24-year-old vehicle. The record moved from 95,400 miles at the 30 April 2022 test to 95,921 miles in April 2023, then 97,938 miles in April 2024, and 100,746 miles in May 2025. That equates to roughly 1,700 to 2,800 miles per year across the logged period, well below typical averages. The DVSA data is sparse, showing four consecutive passes with zero advisories and no flagged consumable or structural issues. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the car's age and likely long stationary periods between use. Low annual mileage often hides perished rubber components and trapped moisture in sills or floorpan. Brake discs and calipers may show surface pitting from disuse despite the clean test record. Check the exhaust emissions system and undertray condition in person, as the MOT history offers no insight beyond pass results. The absence of advisories suggests prior owners kept basic upkeep current, but 24 years of age demands hands-on verification of structural integrity before purchase.