MERCEDES-BENZ C2016 · 2.1L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a solid mechanical picture overall. The most recent MOT, conducted on 13 December 2025 at 98,693 miles, passed but carried two minor advisories for the nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limits and worn on edge. These are consumable items and not indicative of a deeper mechanical fault, though the edge wear pattern on both rear tyres suggests possible wheel alignment or suspension geometry deviation that warrants closer inspection. The maintenance trend across the full five-year record is broadly stable. Four of the five tests returned clean passes with zero defects. The sole advisory cluster appeared only at the most recent test, meaning there is no recurring or worsening pattern of faults to flag as a systemic concern. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between December 2021 at 67,159 miles and December 2025 at 98,693 miles, the vehicle covered 31,534 miles over four years, averaging roughly 7,884 miles annually. The yearly increments are steady: 10,494 miles between 2021 and 2022, 8,966 between 2022 and 2023, 7,787 between 2023 and 2024, and 4,287 between 2024 and 2025. The drop in the final interval could indicate reduced use in the most recent year or the vehicle spending extended periods stationary. There are no suspicious gaps in the MOT record itself, with tests completed annually in December each year, and the mileage always increases in a plausible and consistent manner. No evidence of clocking or data anomalies is present. A buyer inspecting this car in person should focus on the rear suspension and wheel alignment given the symmetrical edge wear noted on both rear tyres at the December 2025 test. Worn rear suspension bushes, dampers, or toe adjustment deviation are the most likely culprits for that wear pattern. The rear brake components should also be examined, as uneven tyre wear can sometimes accompany binding calipers or uneven disc wear. Beyond that, the clean four-year run of defect-free MOTs suggests the previous owner maintained the vehicle to a reasonable standard. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and subframes, remains prudent for a ten-year-old Mercedes C-Class regardless of the advisory history.