MERCEDES-BENZ C2016 · 2.1L Diesel

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C shows a stable roadworthiness status, with the latest DVSA test on 10 August 2024 at 98,759 miles recording a pass and no defects. Five consecutive annual examinations from 25 September 2020 through to 2024 returned clean certificates, confirming the maintenance trend is steady rather than worsening. The tester logged no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, or emissions at any interval, which implies the former keeper resolved incidental wear before each deadline. Odometer readings track typical private use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The car stood at 60,701 miles during the 25 September 2020 test, climbed to 64,953 by 7 July 2021, then 76,500 on 25 July 2022, 83,155 on 29 July 2023, and 98,759 at the final entry. Yearly increments of eight to fifteen thousand miles reveal no prolonged dormancy or abrupt accumulation. The unbroken yet sparse record gives brief but clear evidence of routine covering rather than skipped service intervals. No MOT entry flagged coil springs, binding calipers, structural integrity concerns, or exhaust faults across the timeline. Such a defect-free history suggests basic consumable care was not neglected, though statutory tests do not scrutinise every component. A purchaser should still arrange a workshop inspection of front suspension arms, rear brake disc thickness, and underbody for corrosion given the elapsed mileage and 2016 build date. Verifying electronic damping function and tyre sidewall age remains prudent despite the clean paper trail.