2016 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Diesel · KO16 BFN

The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently questionable, showing a trend of worsening reactive maintenance. While it passed its latest MOT in April 2026 at 106,093 miles, this followed a significant failure just two days prior at that mileage. That test identified critical safety defects including a steering rack inner joint failure and a dangerously worn rear rear tyre. The presence of an inoperative engine management light and malfunctioning TPMS suggests that the previous owner only addresses faults when forced by a test rather than performing preventative mechanical care. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year. However, there is a glaring data entry error between February 2024 at 75,122 miles and April 2024, where the record claims 750,241 miles. This is clearly a clerical error by the tester but highlights a lack of oversight in the documentation history. Beyond this, the vehicle covered roughly 17,000 miles between April 2025 and April 2026, which aligns with typical wear on rubber components and braking systems. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly. The record repeatedly flags deteriorated bushes and play in the offside front ball joint, alongside the recent failure of the steering rack inner joints. These issues indicate significant wear that could affect handling and cause premature tyre. Furthermore, the recurring history of thin brake pads and pitted discs from 2021 onwards suggests the braking system has been neglected until reaching failure limits. The engine management system requires a diagnostic scan, as the inoperative light noted in 2024 and 2026 indicates unresolved sensor faults or engine malfunctions that remain unaddressed.