2014 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · V60 SDK

The most recent MOT, taken on 23 July 2025 at 62,972 miles, resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This continues a stable and encouraging maintenance trend. The preceding test on 24 July 2024 at 56,001 miles also passed, but only after a same-day failure on 23 July 2024. That failure entry shows no recorded defects, meaning the test station flagged an issue that was rectified and cleared without it appearing as a formal advisory. Across the full five-test history, no advisory items have ever been logged. The mileage pattern is modest for a twelve-year-old car, averaging roughly 5,248 miles per year. Between July 2023 and July 2024, the car covered only 3,701 miles. That figure rose to 6,971 miles in the following year, indicating a return to more regular use rather than prolonged standing. The annual test intervals have been consistent, with no gaps in the MOT chain, which suggests the vehicle has not been taken off the road for long periods. Low yearly mileage of this kind often points to light urban duties or short commutes, so brake discs and suspension components may still show wear despite the low total figure. The record is notably clean. There are no recurring faults involving suspension bushes, coil springs, braking efficiency, corrosion, or emissions. That absence is a genuinely positive signal, as it implies the previous owners attended to failures promptly and did not allow minor issues to escalate. The one-day failure and immediate re-test in July 2024 reinforces that pattern; the car was not left in an unroadworthy state for any meaningful length of time. A buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection before purchase, as the MOT pass does not guarantee current condition ten months after the last test. Check for binding rear calipers, which can develop silently between tests, look at brake disc surface condition, and inspect the lower suspension arms and anti-roll bar bushes for perished rubber. Tyres also warrant attention; with such low annual mileage, there is a real possibility that the fitted tyres are older than their tread depth suggests, so confirm sidewall age and condition. The structural integrity of the shell appears sound from the DVSA data, but a private inspection of the sills, jacking points, and rear subframe mounting areas is still worthwhile on a car of this age.