2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DC16 WVL

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 November 2025 at 61,104 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests also passed cleanly. The single failure on 12 December 2023 at 54,385 miles carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or data-entry anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage shows light, consistent use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 50,223 miles at the 5 December 2022 test to 54,385 miles in December 2023, then 57,682 miles in December 2024, and 61,104 miles by November 2025. That averages roughly 3,600 miles per year across the recorded period, well below the typical 6,110 miles suggested for the age. The clean, sparse record gives no evidence of rapid accumulation or neglected intervals. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT trail. Low annual mileage and the December 2023 fail with no defects listed warrant a check of the DVSA test log to confirm the failure cause was clerical. Suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion should be examined closely, as intermittent standing and light use can mask perished rubbers or surface rust not caught in a pass-only test. The history implies a cautious owner who kept the car garaged and serviced to minimum legal standard. No recurring advisories on tyres, wipers, emissions, or structural integrity appear across the five entries. Treat the verdict as sound for road use, but verify actual service receipts before purchase.