2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · 740 CAC

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 February 2026 at 90,348 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding annual tests show the same clean outcome. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the five-year DVSA history, so the upkeep pattern reflects consistent basic compliance rather than deferred repair. Recorded mileage sits at 90,348 against a ten-year lifespan, an average of roughly 9,035 miles per year and typical for the age. The odometer moved from 68,371 in March 2023 to 74,065 by March 2024, then 81,464 in March 2025, and 90,348 by February 2026. Annual accumulation held near 7,000 to 9,000 miles with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps, indicating steady private or light-use commuting rather than fleet abuse or long standing periods. The test history carries no flagged items on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the underbody for hidden rust and verify the condition of consumable items the MOT does not measure in depth, such as tyre sidewall cracking and fluid intervals. The duplicate 11 March 2025 entry shows a fail and pass on the same day at identical mileage with no defects listed, which points to an administrative retry rather than a genuine mechanical defect. Given the clean sequential passes and ordinary mileage curve, the vehicle shows no evidence of recurring faults or worsening wear. Previous owners appear to have presented the car for test with roadworthy preparation each year. A pre-purchase check should confirm service records back the MOT cleanliness, but the official record alone supports a sound roadworthiness verdict.