2004 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · KS04 AOY

The roadworthiness status of this Mercedes-Benz is currently certified by the November 2025 test, establishing a clean pass following a same-week failure at 142,622 miles. The maintenance trend reflects a recurring pattern of initial test refusals followed by prompt rectifications over the past three years. Specifically, the November 2024 test resulted in a failure before passing ten days later, mirroring the sequence seen in November 2025 where an initial failure preceded a pass six days later. The official record omits specific defect descriptions for these failures, presenting a sterile dataset of passes and retests without documented advisory items. The vehicle accumulates mileage at a modest annual average, sitting at 142,622 miles across roughly twenty-two years of service. This rate aligns with typical private usage patterns rather than heavy commercial deployment. The testing cadence remains consistent, occurring annually each November. While the lack of recorded advisories suggests certain components met minimum legal thresholds at the time of testing, the absence of detailed defect notes on the failure certificates limits insight into past mechanical interventions. Physical inspection should focus heavily on high-wear mechanical systems and structural integrity, given the age and the repeated initial test failures. Buyers must examine the condition of brake discs and pads, steering joints, and suspension bushes for advanced wear that might not trigger a formal rejection but requires imminent replacement. A thorough underside inspection is necessary to check for subframe corrosion and fuel line degradation typical of this vehicle platform. Verifying the physical operation of all onboard electrical systems and drivetrain components will clarify the actual mechanical state beyond the bare MOT test results.