MERCEDES-BENZ C2017 · 2.1L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with the maintenance trend showing improvement following a period of mechanical neglect. The most recent test in August 2025 at 65,066 miles passed without defects, though it highlighted an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and on the edge. This indicates that while the vehicle is currently compliant, basic consumable maintenance is now requiring attention to prevent future failure, contrasting the clean records seen in the two preceding years. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical low-use- for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,230 miles annually. Between November 2022 at 51,789 miles and August 2025 at 65,066 miles, the car covered roughly 13,000 miles, suggesting steady use rather than long periods of standing. The 2024 and 2025 tests show a consistent driving schedule which generally reduces the stress on complex drivetrain components compared to high-mileage examples. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the 2023 failure at 58,912 miles revealed a worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint and a worn rear arm. While these were rectified to pass the test, wear on ball joints often indicates previous alignment issues that can lead to uneven tyre wear. The edge wear noted on the offside rear tyre in 2025 further suggests a need for a professional alignment check to ensure the suspension is tracking correctly and that tyres are not prematurely scrubbing.