2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · FP06 YFF

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz C presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 June 2025 at 52,585 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also returned passes with no advisories. The single failure entry on 13 June 2024 at 48,749 miles shows no defects logged, indicating a likely administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five-year record the vehicle avoided any flagged corrosion, suspension wear, brake defects, or emission issues. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for a 20-year-old vehicle. Recorded distance rose from 39,587 miles in May 2022 to 52,585 miles by June 2025, an average of roughly 2,629 miles per year. The largest single jump was 5,629 miles between June 2023 (43,120 miles) and June 2024 (48,749 miles); the remaining intervals stayed near 4,000 miles. Such low annual accumulation suggests prolonged standing periods, though the clean test history gives no evidence of neglect in the recorded span. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components the MOT does not deeply probe. Long idle periods on a 2006 chassis risk perished suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, and surface corrosion on structural underbody members even when tests show clear. The brake calipers and discs may have suffered from minimal use rather than wear, so check for binding or pitting. Verify the exhaust and subframes for hidden rust despite the absence of advisories. Given the sparse but clean record, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance. The lack of any recurring advisories points to a resolving or stable condition rather than worsening fault trends. Confirm service history independently before purchase.