2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C2.1L Diesel

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz C presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 December 2025 at 120,383 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a clean pass on 27 December 2024 at 104,862 miles. The history shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the five-year span, indicating consistent upkeep rather than deferred repairs. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,000 miles, typical for a twelve-year-old executive saloon. The records trace a steady climb: 83,892 miles in October 2022, 94,717 in November 2023, 104,764 at the failed test on 23 December 2024, and 120,383 by December 2025. A four-day gap between the 23 December 2024 failure and the 27 December pass shows the owner corrected the issue promptly, though the failure entry lists no specific defect, suggesting a documentation or administrative rejection rather than a hard mechanical fault. Given the clean MOT lineage, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of wear-prone components not always captured in a pass. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness warrant physical checks at 120,000 miles. The absence of corrosion or structural advisories is favourable, but underside rust and subframe condition should be verified given the vehicle's age and winter road-salt exposure. The test data implies a previous owner who maintained the car to statutory standard without lapse. No evidence of skipped consumables or neglected brakes emerges from the record. A pre-purchase survey remains prudent to confirm real-world condition beyond the DVSA snapshot.