2020 MERCEDES-BENZ C3.0L PETROL

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 5 December 2025 at 38,927 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is particularly significant because it follows a failure just six days prior in July 2023, where the tester flagged multiple tyre structural defects and a damaged under tray. The vehicle has since passed three consecutive MOTs without a single advisory, indicating the previous owner addressed those issues promptly and has maintained the car consistently since. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,488 miles per year. The records show a steady climb from 31,034 miles in July 2023 to 38,927 miles by December 2025, representing approximately 7,893 miles over two and a half years. That is a moderate uptick in usage compared to the earlier period, suggesting the car has been driven more regularly rather than sitting idle. No anomalous gaps or sudden jumps appear in the data, and the annual test pattern is consistent, with tests booked around the same late-year window each cycle. The July 2023 failure is the only blemish on an otherwise clean record, and it centred entirely on tyre condition and a minor under tray issue rather than structural corrosion, brake defects, or suspension wear. The nearside front tyre showed both a bulge from internal separation and a deep cut exposing ply or cords, while the offside front tyre had exposed cords on its inner edge. These findings suggest the vehicle may have encountered road hazards or kerbing damage rather than a systemic maintenance neglect, particularly given the subsequent clean passes. A prospective buyer should still inspect all four tyres carefully for uneven wear, sidewall damage, and date codes, as well as checking the under tray for any remaining damage or loose fixings. Beyond that, the record raises no red flags regarding brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity, and the vehicle appears to have been well cared for in the years since its last failure.