2009 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KS58 GOP

The maintenance trend for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class remains stable, culminating in a pass at its most recent examination on 18 April 2025 at 109,255 miles. The vehicle presents a clean mechanical record, though the MOT history contains a notable administrative anomaly. On both 18 April 2024 and 18 April 2025, the car failed and passed on the exact same day at the identical recorded mileage, with both entries listing no defects. This pattern suggests same-day retests, likely for minor or administrative issues rather than significant mechanical failures, as no actual defects were logged to justify the initial failures. The absence of recorded faults across all tests indicates the core mechanical and structural integrity has remained sound through recent years. The mileage accumulation aligns well with the vehicle's age, reflecting typical usage rather than prolonged standing or excessive wear. Between the test on 19 April 2023 at 95,123 miles and the test on 18 April 2024 at 103,389 miles, the car covered 8,266 miles. This dropped slightly to 5,866 miles over the following year, ending at 109,255 miles on 18 April 2025. This steady, sub-10,000-mile annual accumulation points to regular, moderate use. However, the current date is July 2026, meaning the MOT certificate expired over a year ago. The current mileage sits unverified since April 2025, leaving a gap where additional wear could have occurred unchecked. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection is essential given the expired certificate and the vehicle's age. The duplicate pass-fail entries on the same day warrant a check for underlying issues that might have prompted an initial failure but were remedied before the retest. Examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration typical of a seventeen-year-old saloon. Inspect the brake discs and calipers for corrosion or binding, common issues that can trigger braking efficiency faults. Check the structural integrity of the underbody and suspension mounting points for corrosion. Verify the condition of the exhaust system and ensure the engine management light functions correctly, as intermittent emissions faults sometimes escape detection if the system is reset before a retest.