2014 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · FL06 CML

The vehicle presents as roadworthy following a pass at 120,577 miles on 13 February 2026, one day after a failed attempt at 120,576 miles where the tester logged no defects. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the recorded history, with clean passes in 2024, 2025, and 2026 and no advisories or mechanical faults listed at any stage. The back-to-back fail and pass in February 2026 suggests an administrative or documentation issue rather than a deterioration in condition. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,000 miles per year against the 12-year-old chassis, which is typical for the age. The record shows 89,106 miles in February 2024, 106,837 miles in February 2025, and 120,577 miles in February 2026, equating to about 17,000 miles covered in the final year and lighter 15,700-mile use the year before. No standing gaps or abrupt accumulation appear; the sparse, defect-free entries imply the previous owner kept basic consumables and structural items within test limits. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and the unexplained fail on 12 February 2026. The absence of recorded advisories across four years does not rule out worn components approaching limits invisible to a pass-only test. Verify the V5C and test certificate for that February 2026 fail to confirm it was procedural, not a concealed fault cleared same-day. Check underneath for corrosion at structural mountings and assess exhaust emissions under load during a road test. The clean MOT trail points to reasonable upkeep, but at 120,000 miles the drivetrain and steering joints warrant hands-on checks the paper record cannot supply.