2017 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · DAV 331A

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class presents a clean bill of health across its entire recorded MOT history. The most recent test on 14 October 2025 at 51,602 miles passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures of any kind. This marks five consecutive first-time passes stretching back to October 2021, a pattern that signals consistent upkeep and no emerging mechanical or structural faults. The maintenance trend is stable and reassuring. Mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light, regular use. The car covered roughly 3,377 miles between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests, following a similar annual band of around 4,000 to 5,000 miles in prior years. The total of 51,602 miles over approximately nine years works out to roughly 5,734 miles per year, well below the UK average. No suspicious gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record, and the steady incremental rise suggests the vehicle has been driven consistently rather than left standing for extended periods. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles can harbour dormant issues such as perished rubber suspension bushes, deteriorated brake discs and pads from infrequent use, or corroded exhaust components that MOT tests may not always catch between long service intervals. Check the condition of all four tyres for uneven wear or sidewall cracking, inspect the underside for surface corrosion on subframes and suspension mounting points, and verify that the brake calipers are free from binding. A test drive over varied road surfaces will reveal any latent suspension clunks or steering irregularities that a static inspection might miss. The absence of any MOT advisories or failures over five years is a strong indicator of responsible ownership and sound mechanical condition. Combined with the low, evenly distributed mileage, this record suggests the car has been well cared for. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician remains sound practice, but on paper this Mercedes-Benz C-Class stands out as a low-risk proposition with no recurring faults or structural concerns flagged in its history.