2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · KV65 AFA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend regarding electronic and preventative upkeep. The most recent test on 1 December 2025 at 61,334 miles resulted in an initial failure due to an inoperative Engine Malfunction Light. While the vehicle passed on the retest, the recurrence of this specific fault, which also appeared in April 2022, suggests a persistent intermittent electronic issue that may not have been fully rectified. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage commuter car, averaging approximately 6,100 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between December 2019 and April 2021 where the vehicle covered only 3,758 miles over sixteen months. This low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the repeated advisories for perished and cracking tyres in both 2022 and 2023. These advisories indicate that the tyres were reaching the end of their life age rather than tread wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and rubber components. The April 2024 test at 55,195 miles flagged play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, which should be verified to ensure it has been replaced and remains secure. Given the history of perishing tyres, the current set should be checked for sidewall cracking and age-related hardening. The repeated engine management light failures necessitate a diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden fault codes remain stored in the engine control unit.