2002 Mercedes C220 CDI Auto 2.1L Diesel · IXZ 9985

The vehicle presents a current roadworthiness status that is passed but supported by a thin and irregular test history. The most recent test on 2 October 2021 at 105,483 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, yet this follows a failure two days earlier on 30 September 2021 at 105,478 miles where the tester logged no defects. That sequence points to an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a clear mechanical trend, and with no further tests logged since, the maintenance picture is neither worsening nor improving but simply stale over the last four years. Recorded mileage sits at 105,483 against a 2002 build, an average of roughly 4,395 miles per year and low for the age. The gap between the two 2021 entries shows only five miles added, and no earlier or later tests appear in the supplied record. Such sparse data and low annual use suggest the car may have stood unused for long periods, which commonly allows corrosion, seized brakes, and perished rubber components to develop even when odometer wear stays minimal. A buyer should physically verify the brake calipers and discs for binding or seizure given the long dormancy implied by the mileage. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe should be inspected for structural rust, as standing vehicles of this era often suffer hidden corrosion despite a clean test sheet. The absence of advisories in the October 2021 pass gives no forward warning, so a fresh independent inspection is essential before purchase. Treat the five-mile failure-to-pass turnaround as a prompt to confirm the vehicle was not hastily moved through test without proper scrutiny.