2009 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · LB09 KLC

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 August 2025 at 53,277 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt on the same date with no defects listed, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in July 2024, July 2023, and July 2022 all passed cleanly with no advisories, showing no worsening pattern across the five-year record. Recorded mileage sits at 53,277 against an age of roughly 17 years, equating to about 3,134 miles per year. The car gained 3,426 miles between the July 2022 test at 39,982 and the July 2023 test at 45,896, then 3,955 miles to July 2024 at 49,851, and 3,426 miles to the August 2025 pass at 53,277. This low, evenly spread annual use points to light running rather than neglect, though extended standing periods common at this mileage can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers, as the MOT record shows no advisories but low-mileage cars often hide binding brakes or cracked bushes from disuse. Examine underside structural integrity and exhaust emissions hardware for rust, particularly around subframes and sill sections. The clean test history implies previous owners kept basic consumable upkeep current, yet the same-day fail-pass in August 2025 warrants confirmation the V5C and DVSA entry reflect no suppressed defect. Given the sparse but unbroken pass record, a pre-purchase mechanical check remains sensible before commitment.