MERCEDES-BENZ C2016 · 2.1L Electric Diesel

The vehicle currently maintains a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 22 April 2025 at 184,989 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all safety and environmental standards at that time. While a failure occurred in late October 2023, the immediate re-test the following day was successful, suggesting the identified issue were rectified quickly without recurring underlying mechanical failures. The mileage profile reflects high-intensity usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 18,500 miles per annum. Between March 2023 and October 2023, the car covered 10,595 miles in just seven months, representing a period of particularly heavy road use. However, the interval between the October 2024 and April 2025 tests shows only 8 miles driven, indicating a significant drop in usage during that specific period. This high cumulative mileage puts considerable stress on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system compared to average market examples. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the high-wear components associated with this high mileage. Given the 184,989-mile reading, close attention must be paid to the suspension bushes, coil springs, and leaking shock absorbers. The braking system should also be checked for thinned discs and binding calipers, as high-frequency driving accelerates the degradation of these consumables. Although the MOT history does not highlight structural corrosion, the age and usage of the vehicle warrant a thorough underbody check for surface rust to ensure the structural integrity remains uncompromised by years of road exposure.