2017 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BR05 ADR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in September 2025 at 95,688 miles passed but carried two advisories for thin rear brake pads and an inoperative registration plate lamp. These findings suggest that while the vehicle remains operational, basic consumable components are now reaching the end of their service life and require immediate attention to prevent future test failures. The mileage history is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per annum. Between August 2022 at 59,876 miles and September 2025 at 95,688 miles, the car covered over 35,000 miles, showing steady usage patterns. The failure in August 2023 at 69,625 miles due to an offside rear tyre tread depth below the legal 1.6mm limit indicates a lapse in routine inspections regarding tyre condition, although the issue was rectified before the subsequent pass. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the recent advisory of thin pads suggests the discs may also be scoring or thinning. Given the mileage and age, the suspension should be checked for worn bushes and leaking shock absorbers, which are common on this model approaching 100,000 miles. While no structural corrosion or mechanical failures have been flagged recently, the transition from clean records to wear-related advisories indicates the vehicle is entering a phase requiring more intensive maintenance.