2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DG03 ARY

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 14 April 2026 at 107,115 miles, following a failed test the previous day for minor but actionable defects. The maintenance trend is broadly stable with no worsening structural decline, though a recurring pattern of neglected consumables and a long-standing welded wheel demands scrutiny. The April 2026 failure flagged a missing near-side front steering rack gaiter, an under-inflated near-side rear tyre, and the carried-over off-side rear wheel welded twice; the owner cleared these within 24 hours, indicating reactive rather than preventative care. Recorded mileage rose from 91,009 in April 2024 to 99,763 in April 2025 and 107,115 by April 2026, an average of roughly 8,000 miles per year against a 15-year life. This sits near the typical 7,141 annual figure and shows no abrupt accumulation or standing gaps. The sparse but consistent yearly tests imply ordinary use with no hidden lay-up periods, though the low-interval failures suggest the prior keeper deferred basic checks until the test bay forced action. A buyer must physically inspect the off-side rear wheel, welded twice since at least April 2025 and still passed despite the repair. Such welding on a load-bearing wheel hints at corrosion or impact damage and warrants specialist structural assessment. The front brake discs showed wear but not excessive at the last test; the 2024 thin pad advisory and 2026 disc note suggest the braking system receives piecemeal attention and should be measured for remaining life. The steering rack gaiter was missing at failure and may have allowed dirt ingress into the near-side front rack, so check for rack wear or stiffness. Tyre faults recur: a 2024 near-side rear structural tear, a 2025 cut, and 2026 under-inflation point to poor pressure discipline and sidewall neglect. Verify all four tyres for age, tread, and internal damage before purchase.