2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · W5 DSE

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, evidenced by a clean MOT history over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 10 November 2025 at 164,441 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This indicates a stable maintenance trend where the previous owners have proactively addressed mechanical issues before they triggered failures, preventing the accumulation of minor faults typically seen on vehicles of this age and mileage. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,700 miles per annum. Between November 2021 and November 2025, the car covered 18,982 miles, showing a steady usage pattern of roughly 4,700 miles per year. The November 2024 test at 160,045 miles confirms the vehicle has not been sitting idle, which suggests regular operation which is beneficial for maintaining seals and preventing the corrosion associated with long periods of standing. While the digital record is clean, the high-mileage necessitates a thorough physical inspection of components prone to wear on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Focus should be placed on the front control arm bushes and coil springs, which often degrade significantly after 150,000 miles. The buyer should also inspect the brake discs for signs of uneven wear or thinning and check the underbody for structural corrosion, as the MOT test only identifies rust once it reaches a specific threshold of structural weakness.