2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AF16 MFY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning decline in mechanical oversight. While the car passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 53,555 miles, this followed a failure just eight days prior due to a fractured offside front coil spring. The persistence of play in the steering rack inner joints on the latest pass certificate indicates that significant steering components are reaching their wear limit and were not addressed during the spring replacement. At 53,555 miles, the vehicle has covered significantly less than the national average, averaging approximately 5,356 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the records, moving from 41,755 miles in 2022 to the current reading in 2025. However, the low mileage has not prevented the age-related degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the perishing tyres and the frayed rear seat belt webbing noted across multiple annual tests. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly. The recurring issues with steering rack inner joints and broken coil springs suggest potential alignment problems or uneven wear that could lead to further component failure. Furthermore, the history shows that front brake pads were already noted as thin in 2023, and tyres have consistently reached the legal limit or perished from age, indicating a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance.