2019 Mercedes-Benz C 1.9L Diesel · J16 ODU

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following the November 2025 test pass at 53,768 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across its recorded history. The most recent pass came one day after a November 2025 failure at 53,765 miles where the tester logged no defects, a pattern repeated at the February 2025 test which also failed then passed on the same day at 41,123 miles with no faults recorded. Such same-day fail-pass cycles with zero defects suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical deterioration. The odometer shows 32,959 miles at the January 2024 test, rising to 41,123 miles by February 2025 and 53,768 miles by November 2025. This equates to roughly 8,000 to 12,600 miles annually, consistent with typical use for a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C and showing no abrupt accumulation or prolonged standing. The record is sparse but clean, with no advisories or recorded wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust, or structural components across any entry. A buyer should still commission an independent physical inspection despite the absent defect log. The repeated no-defect failures without stated reason warrant verification that the DVSA entries reflect genuine test outcomes and not data anomalies. Particular attention should go to brake disc condition, coil spring integrity, and underbody corrosion given the car's six to seven year age, none of which the MOT history has flagged but all of which fall outside the scope of a clean computer record. Previous ownership appears to have maintained the car to pass standard with no skipped consumables reflected in the trail. The lack of any advisory across four tests implies either diligent upkeep or limited inspection depth; either way the 53,768-mile example requires hands-on confirmation of suspension and drivetrain health before purchase.