2014 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BJ64 OSE

The vehicle's recent MOT history indicates a worsening trend regarding consumable maintenance and suspension component wear. While the car passed its most recent test on 11 November 2025 at 86,420 miles, the record shows it failed that same test due to an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm bush and both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit. This follows a similar pattern in the 15 November 2024 test at 79,656 miles, where the offside front tyre was also flagged as being near the legal limit. The recurring nature of tyre wear issues suggests the previous owner has been reactive rather than proactive with basic maintenance. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with the vehicle's age. Between November 2023 and November 2024, the car covered 4,846 miles, and it covered a further 6,764 miles between November 2024 and November 2025. This averages to approximately 5,800 miles per year, which is slightly lower than the estimated 7,202 miles per year for a 12-year-old vehicle. This steady, moderate usage pattern suggests the car has not been subjected to extreme high-speed motorway mileage or excessive short-trip urban idling, though the mechanical wear on specific components remains a concern. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension assembly. The failure on 11 November 2025 for a worn nearside front lower suspension arm bush indicates that rubber components are reaching the end of their service life. Given the age of the vehicle, you should check all other suspension bushes, ball joints, and control arms for similar degradation. The repeated advisories regarding tyres worn on the edges could also point to underlying wheel alignment issues or camber faults that need addressing to prevent premature replacement of new rubber. Finally, inspect the condition of the tyres and wheel alignment. The history shows a frequent pattern of tyres being near the legal limit or having punctures, such as the nail in the nearside rear tyre noted in November 2023 and the nail in the nearside rear tyre in November 2024. While these are minor consumable faults, the recurring tyre-related failures suggest a need for closer scrutiny of the vehicle's overall tyre management and wheel tracking. Check the headlamp alignment as well, as the 2024 failure for high beam aim suggests electrical or mounting adjustments may have been required previously.