2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · 3 RRD

This Mercedes-Benz C-Class holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 4 March 2026 at 113,207 miles, passing with only a minor advisory for the offside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit. The maintenance trend over the past three years is broadly stable. The vehicle passed cleanly in March 2025 and again in March 2026, suggesting the current keeper has addressed the more serious defects flagged in the failed test of March 2025, where both front tyres required attention, including a deep cut exposing the ply on the offside unit. The mileage progression is consistent with typical use for a 2016 vehicle. The recorded distance grew from 97,317 miles in October 2023 to 102,179 miles by March 2024, then to 107,167 miles by March 2025, and finally to 113,207 miles by March 2026. This reflects an annual accumulation of roughly 5,000 to 6,000 miles in recent years, slightly below the lifetime average of approximately 11,300 miles per year. No significant gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record, indicating regular use without prolonged standing periods. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and wheel components. In October 2023 at 97,317 miles, the tester flagged slight play in both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints. Although subsequent tests did not re-flag these items, wear in this area can progress gradually, so any clunking from the front end over rough surfaces or uneven inner tyre wear warrants further investigation. The repeated appearance of tyre wear advisories across multiple tests, including edge wear and a structural cut, suggests the front wheels may be subject to alignment issues or aggressive use. A thorough check of the inner sidewalls and current wheel alignment settings is advisable. No braking, exhaust, or structural corrosion defects have appeared in the recent record, which is reassuring for a vehicle of this age and mileage.