2017 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AH03 MEO

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C presents a clean and stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 3 November 2025 at 104,593 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding four annual tests show the same outcome. The maintenance trend is stable with no worsening faults, advisories, or repeated failures across the vehicle's recorded history. Annual mileage averages around 11,600 miles, which is typical for a nine-year-old executive saloon. The records show steady accumulation: 45,927 miles in November 2021, 60,265 in October 2022, 74,432 in October 2023, 89,042 in November 2024, and 104,593 in November 2025. No abrupt jumps or standing gaps appear. The clean sheet at every test suggests previous owners kept basic consumables and mechanical items within tolerance, though the absence of advisories means we cannot see wear margins on tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unbroken pass record. The MOT only captures failures and listed advisories, so components such as coil springs, anti-roll bar bushes, and brake calipers may carry unseen wear at 104,593 miles. Check for early corrosion on structural underbody points and inspect exhaust emissions hardware, as Mercedes diesel and petrol units can develop leaks outside the test window. Given the sparse but clean history, verify service stamps against the mileage points above. Confirm the timing chain or belt interval, transmission fluid change, and suspension arm condition in person. The record implies disciplined upkeep, yet high-mileage Mercedes models reward a workshop check before purchase.