2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · Y952 BDE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded defects across its five most recent MOT tests. The April 2024 test at 64,098 miles returned a clean pass, matching the pattern seen in every examination since November 2018. No advisories or failures appear in the official record, indicating the car has met minimum statutory standards without intervention at each interval. Recorded mileage sits at 64,098 miles against a 2001 build date, an average of roughly 2,564 miles per year. The November 2018 test at 59,976 miles and the April 2024 pass at 64,098 miles show only 4,122 miles covered across five and a half years. A gap exists between the November 2021 pass at 63,705 miles and the April 2024 test, with no recorded examination in 2022 or 2023. Such low annual use and intermittent testing suggest long stationary periods, though the sparse clean record gives no evidence of deferred consumable neglect. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the age and likely standing periods. Dormant vehicles commonly develop seized handbrake mechanisms, flat-spotted tyres, and subframe corrosion unseen by MOT testers on a brief ramp check. The absence of advisories does not certify structural integrity beyond the test day. Verify the April 2024 test certificate and confirm the 64,098 mileage reading matches the odometer. Check underside for rust on sills and suspension mounts, and road-test for binding brakes after prolonged storage before purchase.