2017 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BV67 VCX

The vehicle currently holds an unroadworthy status following a failed MOT on 28 May 2026 at 74,600 miles. Both front lower suspension arm ball joints were flagged as excessively worn, representing a definitive deterioration from the advisory-level slight play recorded in August 2024 at 59,004 miles. This is a worsening trend. The failure occurred only twenty days ago, meaning the car is legally prohibited from use on public roads until these critical structural components are replaced and a fresh MOT pass is secured. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,289 miles per year over nine years sits squarely within typical annual usage for a modern executive saloon. The record shows a steady progression from 41,936 miles in August 2022 to 74,600 miles in May 2026, with no anomalous gaps or sudden spikes suggesting long-term standing or recent high-intensity use. The data set is clean and consistent, covering four years of continuous testing with no missing annual cycles. A buyer should treat the front suspension as the primary concern. The nearside and offside lower ball joints have progressed from slight play to outright failure within approximately twenty-one months, indicating either aggressive driving conditions or a lack of preemptive replacement when the advisories first appeared. Inspect the entire front suspension assembly, including track rod ends, wishbone bushes, and coil springs, for corresponding wear. The front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in August 2024, so verify disc thickness and pad condition have been addressed since then. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion around subframes and mounting points is also advisable, given the age and the mechanical stress these components have endured.