2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · A8 LAC

The vehicle presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT pass recorded on 20 February 2026 at 75,438 miles, with the maintenance trend stable across the full history. The February 2026 test shows a fail and pass logged on the same day at identical mileage with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in February 2025, February 2024, and February 2023 all passed with no advisories, confirming a clean five-year record free of escalating defects. Annual mileage averages around 7,544 miles against the car's ten-year age, a typical use profile for a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The records show steady accumulation: 56,086 miles in February 2023, 64,100 in February 2024, 72,689 in February 2025, and 75,438 in February 2026. The step from 2024 to 2025 covers 8,589 miles, slightly above trend, while the latest year dropped to 2,749 miles, suggesting reduced recent use. No gaps exist between tests; the owner maintained continuous annual compliance. With zero advisories or defects across every entry, the DVSA data reveals no recurring wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. The same-day fail with no recorded defect implies a paperwork or presentation issue at the test centre, not a latent mechanical risk. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of underbody structural integrity and brake caliper operation, as MOT cleanliness at low annual mileage can mask standing-water corrosion or seized components from prolonged inactivity. Pre-purchase checks should target tyre sidewall condition and exhaust emissions under load, given the low 2,749-mile recent year. The history implies conscientious upkeep by previous keepers, but sparse fault data means worn consumables like wiper blades or minor fluid degradation will not appear in the record. Verify service stamps against the 75,438-mile odometer before completion.