2002 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LC52 ABU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean testing record over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted in November 2022 at 110,841 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating the car met all legal requirements at that time. This follows a period of consistent passes in 2019 and 2021, suggesting that the previous owners maintained the vehicle without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twenty-four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. Between May 2019 and November 2022, the car covered 30,701 miles, which represents a moderate usage rate. However, there is a significant gap between October 2020 and November 2021 where the vehicle covered only 12,279 miles. While low annual mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of standing can often lead to degraded rubber components, seized calipers, and fluid breakdown due to age. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension mounting, as vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and subframe areas. Although the MOT history shows no advisories, the low mileage necessitates a check for perished suspension bushes and leaking shock absorbers that mileage alone does not prevent. Given that the last MOT was performed over three years ago, a fresh inspection is essential to ensure no new safety-related defects have developed since the 2022 test.