2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A 3.0L Petrol · WD22 CDV

The most recent DVSA MOT carried out on 15 July 2026 recorded a full pass with no defects noted, mirroring the clean result from the previous test on 8 July 2025. This uninterrupted pass record indicates a stable maintenance regime and suggests that any scheduled servicing and inspections have been kept up to date, with no emerging safety‑critical issues identified over the past year. At four years old the car has logged 31,030 miles, equating to just under 7,800 miles per annum. This figure sits comfortably within the typical UK usage band for a performance‑oriented executive saloon and does not point to excessive wear. The relatively modest annual mileage also implies that the vehicle has not been subjected to high‑stress, high‑kilometre duty cycles, which helps preserve the life of wear items such as the clutch, brake pads and suspension components, while still providing enough mileage to confirm regular operation of the engine and transmission. For a prospective buyer the primary visual and tactile checks should focus on age‑related degradation rather than mileage wear. Examine the tyre sidewalls for any cracking, dry rot or bulging, as the rubber can perish after several years even with low use; confirm that tread depth is even and that the wheels are free of corrosion around the hub and lug nuts. Inspect the battery terminals and consider a load test, since a 2022 model may now be approaching the end of a typical eight‑year service life, and a weakened 12 V system can cause intermittent electronic faults in the AMG’s sophisticated driver‑assist suite. Verify that all fluid reservoirs – engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and the DSG transmission oil – are topped up, clear, and have been changed in accordance with the manufacturer’s calendar intervals, as fluid breakdown can occur even when mileage is modest. Finally, a thorough test‑drive should be used to listen for any abnormal noises that could hint at emerging issues: a faint clunk when traversing bumps may signal worn suspension bushings or coil‑spring mounts; a pulsating brake pedal or shudder at higher speeds could indicate brake‑disc surface corrosion or glazing of the pads after periods of inactivity. Check that the steering feels precise with no excessive play, and that the dual‑clutch gearbox shifts smoothly without judder. Confirm that the service booklet shows regular oil changes, AMG‑specific inspections and that any recall work for the model year has been completed. Assuming these checks are satisfactory, the car’s clean MOT history and moderate mileage suggest it remains a mechanically sound purchase.