2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · FL05 VPM

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C remains roadworthy on the strength of its most recent test, where on 10 July 2023 at 141,376 miles the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend is stable. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly on 21 July 2022 at 128,593 miles and on 21 September 2021 at 120,639 miles, showing no recurring advisories or escalating faults across the visible record. Recorded mileage sits at 141,376 against an age of roughly 21 years, equating to about 6,732 miles per year and reflecting typical use for a vehicle of this class. The gap between the September 2021 test at 120,639 miles and the July 2022 test at 128,593 miles shows only 7,954 miles added in ten months, while the following year to July 2023 added 12,783 miles. The two failed tests on 11 July 2022 at 128,573 miles and 21 September 2021 at 120,639 miles both list no defects recorded, indicating administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical rejection. The absence of any logged advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion across five years of testing suggests the previous keeper addressed roadworthiness items before each examination. A clean MOT trail at this age does not rule out underlying wear. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity beneath sills and subframes for rust, check for worn suspension arms, and verify brake caliper operation given the car's mileage. Given the 2023 certificate is now nearly three years old relative to today's date, the buyer must commission a fresh MOT and a physical inspection before purchase. The sparse history offers no evidence of neglected consumables, but high-mileage Mercedes components at 141,376 miles warrant hands-on assessment of drivetrain condition and exhaust emissions.