2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FL61 VBX

The maintenance trend for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class presents significant anomalies that preclude a standard assessment of its mechanical condition. The most recent test on 14 December 2023 at 92,597 miles shows a pass, yet an identical test on the same day at the same mileage records a failure with no defects listed. A preceding test on 27 October 2023 at 92,593 miles also failed with zero defects recorded. DVSA failures require documented defects; the absence of any recorded faults on two failed attempts indicates either severe data entry errors or an aborted testing process. This leaves the vehicle's current roadworthiness status entirely unverifiable through this record. The mileage progression raises further concerns regarding the vehicle's history and usage. Between the February 2022 test at 83,215 miles and the October 2023 test at 92,593 miles, the car covered 9,378 miles over twenty months, aligning with the typical annual average. However, the odometer then advanced just four miles between October and December 2023. Such a drastic drop in usage suggests the vehicle stood stationary for an extended period, or the recorded mileages are inaccurate. A gap of over two and a half years has elapsed since the last recorded test in December 2023, meaning the car currently holds no valid MOT certificate. Given the contradictory test results and the prolonged period without a valid MOT, a physical inspection must focus heavily on components susceptible to deterioration during static storage. A buyer should thoroughly inspect the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion and binding, as seized brakes are a common consequence of a vehicle sitting dormant. Tyre sidewalls require close examination for flat-spotting and perishing, while suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for deterioration. The exhaust system and undercarriage must be assessed for structural corrosion. Ultimately, the anomalies within this record demand a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection to verify the vehicle's true mechanical and structural integrity.