2016 Mercedes-Benz C 4.0L Petrol · EC51 BAZ

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend despite showing early signs of mechanical wear. The most recent test conducted in November 2025 at 32,432 miles identified a minor advisory regarding a loose nearside front suspension arm ball joint. While the vehicle passed the inspection, this entry marks the beginning of a component-related fault trend following several years of perfectly clean records between 2021 and 2023. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,243 miles per year. Between September 2021 and October 2022, the car covered only 350 miles, suggesting long periods of stationary or minimal use. The jump of 6,042 miles between November 2024 and November 2025 indicates a recent increase in usage. While low mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to rubber-component degradation and corrosion on brake components due to lack of regular operation. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension to assess if the play in the ball joint has progressed beyond a minor advisory. Given the low mileage, the tester should also check brake discs for pitting and seized calipers, which frequently occur on vehicles that sit for extended periods. The presence of an undertray noted in November 2024 is a positive indicator of under protection, but a thorough check of the chassis for structural corrosion remains necessary to ensure the low usage has not masked underlying environmental damage.