2017 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AF17 ACY

The vehicle presents as roadworthy following the July 2025 test cycle, with the most recent pass recorded on 15 July 2025 at 39,885 miles showing no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, as every annual test from 2022 through 2025 returned a pass with no advisories, aside from a failed attempt one week prior to the final pass. That failure on 8 July 2025 at 39,883 miles listed no defects, indicating a procedural or documentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits well below average for a 2017 registration. The record shows 20,677 miles in July 2022, rising to 27,322 by June 2023, 32,907 by July 2024, and 39,885 by July 2025. This equates to roughly 4,400 miles per year, confirming light use. The clean sweep of passes with zero advisories across five years suggests the previous keeper kept the car garaged or on short runs, though low mileage combined with the unexplained July 2025 failure warrants a check of the test centre paperwork. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's nine years of age and periods of likely standing. Drivetrain seals and exhaust emissions hardware deserve scrutiny, as intermittent use accelerates rubber perishing more than high-mileage wear. The absence of recorded corrosion or structural advisories is reassuring, but DVSA tests do not strip components. Verify the reason for the 8 July 2025 failure against the DVSA database before purchase. Confirm tyre sidewall condition and brake caliper freedom, since light-use Mercedes units often develop binding rear calipers that a clean MOT will not always catch.