2020 Mercedes-Benz C 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · AMA 217X

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean MOT pass on 19 January 2026 at 40,863 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a strong indicator that the vehicle has been properly maintained in the most recent period. The previous test on 17 January 2025 at 36,491 miles flagged both rear tyres as worn close to legal limits and worn on the edges, suggesting uneven wear patterns likely caused by misaligned tracking or worn suspension bushes. The fact that these advisories do not reappear in the January 2026 test implies the owner addressed the issue promptly, either through tyre replacement, wheel alignment, or suspension repair. That is a positive sign of attentive ownership rather than neglect. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for a six-year-old vehicle. Between the December 2022 test at 24,792 miles and the January 2024 test at 30,015 miles, the car covered roughly 5,223 miles in just over 12 months. From January 2024 to January 2025, it added 6,476 miles, and from January 2025 to January 2026, it added 4,372 miles. The annual distance has gradually decreased, which may indicate a change in usage pattern or shorter commuting. There are no alarming gaps in the MOT record that suggest the vehicle sat unused for extended periods, and the mileage progression is logical and verifiable across all four recorded tests. The recurring rear tyre wear noted in January 2025 is the only mechanical flag in the entire history. Edge wear on both nearside and offside rear tyres simultaneously points to toe misalignment or a worn rear suspension component such as a trailing arm bush or track rod end. A buyer should inspect the rear tyre inner and outer edges for uneven wear and have the four-wheel alignment checked before purchase. The undertray and engine cover noted in the December 2022 test at 24,792 miles are minor fitment observations and not structural concerns, though verifying the undertray remains secure is sensible. With no corrosion, exhaust, braking, or suspension defects appearing across four consecutive MOTs, this record reflects a well-kept vehicle with no evidence of structural or mechanical deterioration.