2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Electric diesel · KD16 AAO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 89,237 miles resulted in a pass, it carried advisories for the prop shaft flexible coupling and perished tyres. These same issues were previously flagged as causes for failure in the July 2025 test just four miles prior, indicating that the owner only addressed mechanical faults once they threatened the vehicle's legal status. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year to reach the current 89,237 recorded miles. The data shows steady usage, with roughly 11,000 miles covered between July 2023 and July 2024, and another 11,400 miles recorded between July 2024 and August 2025. This regular interval suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which explains the degradation of rubber-based components like tyres noted in the records. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension geometry, as the record shows recurring failures with the ball joints. The tester flagged a worn offside ball joint in 2023 and a nearside joint in 2025, the latter of which was worn enough to fail the test. This suggests a pattern of wear across the control arms that requires a physical inspection for play or play in the bushings. Additionally, the deteriorated prop shaft flexible coupling mentioned in 2025 should be inspected for further cracking or tearing, as this component can lead to drivetrain vibration if left to deteriorate.