2015 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DS15 WOC

The vehicle's current roadworthiness status is assessed as passing, but the maintenance trend is deteriorating rather than stable, primarily driven by a significant gap in the MOT record that occurred between 2024-06-14 and 2023-06-26. The most recent test on 2025-06-20 was passed at 145,643 miles, yet the 2024-06-14 test failed at 134,876 miles, indicating a gap of over 11,000 miles that was not filled during the 2025 inspection. This gap suggests a lack of regular maintenance, as the vehicle has not undergone a full MOT cycle since the 2024-06-14 failure, leaving critical components, particularly the rear tyres, in a compromised state. The mileage pattern reflects rapid accumulation of wear, particularly on the rear suspension and braking system, which are the most common failure points for older vehicles. The 2024-06-14 test failure revealed that the nearside and offside rear tyres had tread depths below the 1.6mm Cords on inner edge requirement, while the 2023-06-26 test confirmed a cut in the front tyre ply but noted it did not reach the cord side wall. Given the vehicle's age of approximately 11 years and the high mileage of 145,643 miles, these mechanical risks are substantial. The lack of a full MOT cycle since the 2024-06-14 failure means that the structural integrity of the rear suspension and braking components remains unverified, creating a significant risk of future failure. A buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to verify the condition of the rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs, as well as the condition of the front tyre ply, given the history of cuts and wear. The record indicates that the rear tyres were worn close to the legal limit on both sides, and the front tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords side wall, which implies that the tyre compound may have degraded. Given the 11-year age of the car and the high mileage, the absence of a full MOT cycle since 2024-06-14 means that the structural integrity of the rear suspension and the braking system are not currently assessed, leaving the vehicle in a vulnerable state where minor issues could escalate into major failures.