2017 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DA17 EPL

The vehicle presents as roadworthy following the March 2026 test cycle, with the most recent pass recorded on 13 March 2026 at 83,870 miles showing no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every annual test from April 2023 through to March 2026 resulting in a pass apart from a failed attempt two days prior to the latest pass. That failure on 11 March 2026 at 83,812 miles listed no defects, indicating a administrative or unrecorded correction rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,300 miles, consistent with typical use for a 2017 registered car. The record shows 60,736 miles in April 2023, 66,180 in March 2024, 71,225 in March 2025, and 83,870 by March 2026. The jump of over 12,600 miles in the final year is the only notable acceleration, yet it remains moderate and suggests steady private or light business use rather than high-stress driving. No long dormant periods or missing test years appear in the data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean advisory sheet. The absence of recorded advisories across five tests is unusual for a Mercedes-Benz C-Class of this age, where front suspension bushes, rear coil springs, and brake disc lip wear commonly surface. The unexplained fail without defects on 11 March 2026 warrants confirmation that no latent issue such as corrosion or emissions was informally noted. Check underneath for structural integrity and subframe rust, inspect brake calipers for binding, and verify tyre tread depth and sidewall condition. Given the mileage rise in the last year, examine drivetrain mounts and suspension arm bushes for fatigue not yet captured by DVSA testers.