2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.6L Petrol · PN03 ABF

The vehicle maintains a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent test conducted on 22 December 2025 at 69,942 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This streak of clean passes across the last five annual tests indicates that the vehicle has remained in good mechanical condition and has not suffered from recurring structural or component failures during this period. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. Data shows a significant stagnation in usage between December 2021 at 69,301 miles and December 2022 at 69,316 miles, where only 15 miles were recorded. This suggests the car is used for very short journeys or sits stationary for extended periods. While this reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it increases the risk of age-related rubber degradation and fluid breakdown that does not manifest through mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to low-mileage storage, such as suspension rubber bushes, brake hoses, and tyre sidewalls which may perish or crack regardless of distance driven. Given the lack of recorded advisories, the structural integrity appears sound from a DVSA data perspective, but a manual check of the chassis for hidden corrosion remains necessary for a Mercedes of this era. Verify that the brake calipers have not seized due to inactivity, as this is a common failure point for vehicles with this specific usage profiles.