2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Avantgard 1.8L Petrol · FH09 XWS

The most recent MOT, conducted on 12 November 2025 at a recorded 35,524 miles, passed with no defects, indicating the vehicle met minimum roadworthiness standards on that date. The maintenance trend appears stable in terms of test outcomes, with all three recorded MOTs passing cleanly. However, a significant anomaly in the mileage record severely undermines confidence in the vehicle's documented history and demands careful scrutiny before any purchase. The mileage pattern is highly irregular and physically impossible without intervention. The 2023 test on 23 May recorded 52,682 miles, and the 2024 test on 27 November showed 52,782 miles, a plausible accumulation of 100 miles over six months. The 2025 test then records a dramatic drop to 35,524 miles, a decrease of 17,258 miles in a single year. A vehicle cannot lose mileage through normal use. This discrepancy strongly suggests odometer tampering, a replacement unit not correctly programmed, or a clerical error in the DVSA system. The stated average of roughly 2,090 miles per year is therefore unreliable, and the true mileage remains unknown. A buyer must treat this mileage anomaly as a critical red flag. Before proceeding, verify the vehicle's genuine mileage through a comprehensive history check, including service invoices, previous MOT certificates, and a physical inspection of wear on the driver's seat bolsters, steering wheel, pedals, and gear lever. Even with clean MOT results, a low-mileage car of this age can suffer from deteriorated rubber suspension bushes, perished tyres, and corroded brake components due to prolonged standing. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is essential to assess the structural integrity of the underbody, the condition of the exhaust system, and the operation of all safety-critical systems, as the MOT record alone cannot be trusted to reflect the car's true state.