2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · FP02 WYL

The vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness status following the pass recorded on 24 February 2022 at 61,645 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, with the most recent test showing no defects. However, the record is sparse, consisting of only two entries one day apart, and offers little insight into long-term care. The recorded mileage of 61,645 at the February 2022 test equates to roughly 2,569 miles per year across the vehicle's 24-year life, indicating exceptionally low use for a 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The near-identical readings of 61,643 on 23 February 2022 and 61,645 on 24 February 2022 show the car barely moved between the failed and passed tests. Such low annual accumulation suggests prolonged periods of standing, which can degrade rubber suspension bushes, brake calipers, and tyres through age rather than wear. The failure on 23 February 2022 at 61,643 miles listed no defects, meaning the tester issued a rejection on a technicality such as a documentation or emissions-readiness fault rather than a clear mechanical defect. The immediate pass next day with no advisories implies the issue was minor or administrative. Still, a buyer should not treat the clean sheet as proof of sound condition. Given the age and low mileage, a physical inspection must focus on structural corrosion to sills and subframes, perished suspension bushes, and binding brakes from inactivity. Verify the condition of brake discs for rust pitting and check all fluid intervals. The sparse MOT history offers no recurring fault pattern, so a pre-purchase mechanical assessment is essential before commitment.