2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · GU06 AEO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT test on 25 November 2025 at 185,994 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently cleared the testing requirements following initial failures. While the record shows failures in both 2024 and 2025, the subsequent passes indicate that the previous owner was willing to rectify identified defects to keep the vehicle legal for the road. At 185,994 miles over approximately twenty years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 9,300 miles per annum. This aligns with typical UK usage averages for a car of this age. The data shows a consistent pattern of use, with 11,690 miles recorded between January 2024 and November 2024, and another 6,411 miles covered between November 2024 and November 2025. This regular interval suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than left sitting for long periods, which often helps prevent internal degradation of rubber seals and fluid components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most prone to wear at high mileage on this Mercedes-Benz model. Given the age and distance, a thorough check of the front suspension geometry, specifically control arm bushes and coil springs, is essential as these often perish at this mileage mark. The buyer should also inspect for structural corrosion on the sills and subframe points, as structural integrity is critical after two decades. Although the MOT record does not list specific advisories from the latest pass, checking for binding brake calipers and uneven wear on the discs remains necessary to ensure the braking system is performing to factory standards.