2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KS11 AET

The vehicle presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 7 March 2025 at 157,341 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding annual tests from 2023 through 2024 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 22 January 2024 at 148,744 miles, reversed the next day on 23 January 2024 at 148,746 miles with no defects listed, which points to an administrative or minor rectification rather than a substantive mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 157,341 against a 2011 build, an average of roughly 10,489 miles per year and typical for the age. The history shows steady annual accumulation: 132,618 miles in January 2022, 141,559 in January 2023, 148,746 in January 2024, and 157,341 in March 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, with every pass recording no defects, so the record alone gives little insight into wear on consumables or hidden corrosion. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the mileage and fifteen years of service. The clean MOT sheet does not confirm absence of structural rust or exhausted dampers, only that the tester found none notifiable at test. Verify the 22 January 2024 failure cause in the DVSA advisory detail, as the zero-defect listing is unusual for a failed test. Prior to purchase, check underside subframes and sills for corrosion, and confirm tyre tread and wiper condition despite no advisories raised. The ownership pattern implied by consecutive passes suggests basic statutory upkeep was met, though no evidence exists of proactive component renewal beyond legal minimums.