2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · JA02 LET

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz C presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 September 2025 at 93,845 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. The prior day, 22 September 2025 at 93,843 miles, saw a failure with no defects listed, a clerical or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the last four tests from December 2022 to September 2025, the vehicle cleared every examination without advisories. Recorded mileage sits at 93,845 against a 20-year lifespan, an average of roughly 4,692 miles per year. The odometer moved only 1,612 miles between the 21 December 2022 test at 90,233 miles and the 5 October 2023 test at 91,183 miles. A further 1,432 miles elapsed to the 3 October 2024 test at 92,615 miles, then just 1,230 miles to the 2025 pass. Such low annual use implies long standing periods, which commonly accelerate rubber perishing, brake caliper seizure, and underbody corrosion despite the clean record. The absence of flagged defects across all entries means no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or exhaust emission issues appear in the data. A clean MOT trail at this age should not be read as proof of structural integrity. The buyer must physically inspect for hidden corrosion to sills, subframes, and suspension mounts, and confirm the brake calipers are not binding after the car's extended idle spells. Given the 22 September 2025 failure with no defects, verify the V5C and test certificate to confirm the rejection cause was administrative. Low mileage and zero advisories suggest a lightly used vehicle, yet a 2006 Mercedes requires hands-on checks for age-related wear the MOT did not capture.