2011 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · AF61 MFZ

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C presents a broadly stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 1 October 2024 at 104,679 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual or near-annual examinations also closed clean. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults and no recurring advisories across the available record, indicating the vehicle has not flagged mechanical or structural concerns under official testing. Recorded mileage rose from 77,179 at the March 2022 tests to 93,632 by September 2023, then to 104,679 by October 2024. That equates to roughly 11,000 miles in the first interval and 11,000 in the second, above the lifetime average of about 6,979 miles per year but not extreme for a 15-year-old saloon. The DVSA history is sparse, with only four entries and a duplicate test date on 22 March 2022 where the car failed then passed same-day with no defects logged, suggesting an administrative or minor pre-check issue rather than a fault requiring repair. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, given the age and the lack of advisory data to confirm wear status. The clean MOT sheet does not exempt the car from age-related corrosion at chassis mounting points or exhaust degradation that testers may not have flagged under current limits. Verify the 22 March 2022 failure reason with DVSA, as the record shows no defects yet lists a fail. Confirm service history to support the low-defect MOT pattern before purchase.