2003 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · GU53 ODB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent MOT test on February 2026 at 149,260 miles. This result follows a three-year trend of passing without any recorded defects or advisories. The absence of failures in the last three tests suggests that the primary mechanical and structural components are currently being maintained to a standard that satisfies the DVSA safety requirements. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year over the last two decades. Between January 2022 and February 2026, the car covered only 3,101 miles, indicating a significant drop in annual usage to roughly 775 miles per year in recent years. This low-frequency use typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can sometimes lead to age-related degradation of rubber-based seals and bushings due to lack of mechanical movement. The only noted issue in the history occurred in January 2022 at 146,159 miles, where the offside front tyre was flagged for being close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. Since that inspection, no further tyre or alignment issues have appeared. A buyer should still perform a physical check of the suspension geometry to ensure the edge wear pattern has not returned. Given the age of the C-Class, a close inspection for structural corrosion on the sills, subframe, and rear wheel arches is essential, as these are common points of failure for this model that do not always trigger a failure until the rust becomes advanced.