2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C2.0L Hybrid Electric (Clean)

The vehicle presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 June 2025 at 32,511 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding four annual tests from June 2022 through June 2024 also passed cleanly. The single failure on 20 June 2025 at 32,509 miles listed no defects, indicating an administrative or data-entry rejection rather than a mechanical fault, immediately followed by a passing retest the same day. Annual mileage sits at roughly 3,250 miles against a ten-year-old chassis, a low-use profile confirmed by the recorded figures: 23,525 miles in June 2022, 26,760 in June 2023, 29,675 in June 2024, and 32,511 by June 2025. The steady 3,000-mile yearly increments show no gaps or sudden accumulation. Such sparse, clean records imply a cautious owner who kept the car garaged and serviced, though long standing periods can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or seizing caused by infrequent movement. Low-mileage Mercs of this era often hide moisture-driven structural rust on subframes and sills despite passing emissions and brake tests. Verify the tyres, wiper blades, and underbody for age-related degradation rather than wear-related fatigue. The absence of advisories across five years means no recurring mechanical trend exists in the official data. Treat the clean history as a positive but not conclusive; a pre-purchase examination of drivetrain seals and exhaust hangers remains prudent given the car's sedentary life.