2014 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KR64 AAJ

The recorded DVSA history for this twelve-year-old Mercedes-Benz C-Class presents a relatively clean roadworthiness profile, with seven consecutive pass certificates and no recorded failures since testing began. The most recent examination on 12 November 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories, following an earlier entry on 5 November 2024 that flagged both front tyres as worn close to the legal limit on their edges. Across the seven documented tests, the only component-specific advisories relate to front tyre wear and rear brake pad thinning, with the remainder simply noting non-inspection items such as fitted engine covers, undertrays, child seats, and a temporary nail in a tyre. The absence of any corrosion, suspension, exhaust, or structural advisories is a positive data point, though MOT records only capture defects at the point of test and cannot confirm condition between examinations. Annual mileage accumulation of roughly 9,195 miles is broadly consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, indicating a car that has seen regular road use without extremes of high motorway mileage or extended periods of standing. There are no large unexplained jumps in the recorded odometer readings between consecutive tests, and the gap from January 2020 to January 2021 aligns with a normal annual testing cycle rather than a period off the road. At 110,337 miles, mechanical wear on consumable components such as tyres, brake discs and pads, and suspension bushes should be expected to accumulate progressively, and the front tyre wear advisories observed in 2024 are consistent with this mileage bracket. The pattern suggests steady, ordinary service rather than any unusual usage profile. Given the front tyre edge wear flagged in 2024, a prospective buyer should prioritise a close inspection of the current set of tyres for uneven shoulder wear, which on this model commonly points to worn front suspension components such as control arm bushes, track rod ends, or top mount bearings. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and pay attention to any vagueness or judder through the steering wheel, particularly under braking. Uneven inner or outer edge wear across both front tyres simultaneously can also indicate geometry misalignment, so a four-wheel alignment check is advisable if replacement tyres are fitted. With rear brake pad wear noted as thinning in October 2021, the brake system should be evaluated for subsequent pad and disc condition, as pads approaching the wear limit at that mileage would typically require replacement within a further twenty to thirty thousand miles. During a test drive, check for any grinding, pulsation through the pedal, or pulling to one side under firm braking, and inspect the rear discs visually for lipping or surface corrosion around the outer edge. Beyond the flagged items, particular attention should be paid to the underside of the vehicle for any emerging corrosion on subframe mounting points, brake pipe unions, and the rear axle assembly, as these are common areas of concern on higher-mileage W204 platform Mercedes-Benz models and would warrant closer inspection given the recorded mileage. A thorough pre-purchase inspection on a ramp remains the prudent course of action before committing to purchase.