2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AJ05 RAZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in February 2026 at 73,411 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a period of neglect in early 2023. While the 2023 failure highlighted significant mechanical and electronic issues, the subsequent passes indicate that the previous owner addressed these critical faults to return the car to a passing standard. At 73,411 miles, this ten-year-old Mercedes averages approximately 7,300 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns. The record shows consistent use between tests, with 13,233 miles driven between February 2023 and February 2025, and another 7,714 miles in the twelve months leading up to the latest test. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not been left stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent the premature degradation of rubber components and fluid seals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking and suspension systems. The February 2025 test at 65,697 miles flagged a dangerously worn nearside front tyre and thin rear brake pads, indicating that consumable maintenance was only performed after MOT prompting. Furthermore, the 2023 failure involving a loose nearside lower suspension arm ball joint and worn brake discs suggests the front end is subject to stress. You should check for uneven tyre wear which might indicate alignment issues or worn bushes in the control arms, and verify that the engine management light fault from 2023 was fully rectified and does not recur.