2009 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · FP09 NSK

The vehicle presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 May 2025 at 71,534 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests in May 2023, May 2024, and May 2025 each closed with passes and no advisories. The two failed entries on 18 May 2023 and 16 May 2024 at 61,784 and 65,297 miles respectively show no defects logged, indicating administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical faults. No worsening pattern or recurring advisories appear across the record. Recorded mileage sits low for a 17 year old car. The odometer read 61,784 miles in May 2023, 65,297 in May 2024, and 71,534 in May 2025, giving roughly 4,200 miles per year overall. Annual accumulation stayed consistent at about 3,500 to 6,200 miles with no gaps exceeding twelve months between tests. The clean sheet across all entries means the DVSA data offers little insight into consumable wear or previous owner neglect beyond confirming the car was presented for test yearly without flagged defects. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished MOT trail. Low mileage combined with advancing age raises the risk of perished rubber components, degraded suspension bushes, and superficial corrosion on structural members not yet severe enough for tester action. Standing periods implied by light use can stiffen brake calipers and rot flexible brake hoses. Check underneath for structural rust at sill and subframe junctions, confirm coil springs and damper mounts are sound, and verify brake discs and calipers free off cleanly. The absence of advisories does not exempt a 2009 chassis from age related deterioration invisible to the test lane.