2017 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · A19 HCT

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance trend with a clean pass at the most recent test on 4 September 2025 at 71,632 miles, where the tester recorded no defects or advisories. Prior annual examinations from September 2023 and September 2024 likewise returned passes with no faults logged. The sole blemish remains a failure on 14 September 2022 at 42,193 miles, yet the DVSA entry lists no defects. A subsequent pass on 20 September 2022 at 42,210 miles with no defects suggests the issue was resolved quickly or stemmed from an administrative anomaly. The pattern indicates consistent compliance rather than mechanical deterioration. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 7,959 miles per year against the vehicle's 2017 manufacture, a typical figure for this age. The odometer advanced from 42,210 miles in September 2022 to 49,599 miles by September 2023, then 61,653 miles in September 2024 and 71,632 miles in September 2025. These increments of about 7,000 to 10,000 miles annually show even use with no abrupt gaps or surge. The record lacks intermediate tests outside the September window, but the clean sequential passes imply the previous owner maintained scheduled testing discipline. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs and brake discs given the car's nine-year service life, even though the MOT history flags no corrosion or binding calipers. The absence of advisories does not preclude age-related degradation in rubber components or exhaust emissions systems that a static test might miss. Verify structural integrity around chassis mounting points and sill sections for hidden rust. The prompt re-test after the 2022 failure hints the previous keeper attended to statutory requirements without delay. Such behaviour suggests basic upkeep was not skipped, though the missing defect detail prevents deeper fault analysis. Prospective purchasers ought to confirm service history aligns with the recorded mileages to validate drivetrain condition.