2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · YR51 AMR

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent clean pass record over the last three years. The most recent test conducted in March 2024 at 127,975 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a period of consecutive clean passes in 2021, 2022, and 2023, indicating that the previous owners have maintained the car to a standard that avoids immediate mechanical or safety failures. The mileage profile is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. Data shows consistent usage patterns, such as the 14,000 miles driven between March 2022 and March 2023, and another 14,227 miles between March 2023 and March 2024. This low mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine compared to high-mileage examples, though the age of the vehicle increases the risk of perished rubber-based components and fluid degradation regardless of the distance travelled. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must perform a physical inspection focusing on age-related issues common in Mercedes-Benz models of this era. Given the low mileage, the inspector should check for signs of surface rust and structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, which do not always appear until they become a failure. Attention should be paid to suspension bushings for cracking or tearing, as these can degrade over time even with minimal use. Checking the brake discs for pitting or seized calipers is also necessary, as vehicles that sit for long periods often suffer from corrosion on the braking components.