2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FP16 YVL

The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status following a pass on 26 September 2025 at 142,113 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, though a failed attempt two days earlier at 141,857 miles recorded no defects either, indicating an administrative or unlogged presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the car passed cleanly in September 2024 and September 2023 with no advisories, so no worsening pattern of wear or recurring faults emerges from the data. Mileage has accumulated well above typical norms for a 2016 plate, reaching 142,113 miles against an approximate annual average of 14,211. The jump from 72,150 miles at the September 2023 test to 102,852 miles by September 2024 shows roughly 30,700 miles in twelve months, then a further 39,000 miles to the 2025 tests. Such high annual use at this age points to sustained motorway or commercial-style operation rather than short local trips, which loads drivetrain and suspension components harder than lighter use would. The DVSA record flags no structural corrosion, brake binding, suspension bush wear, or exhaust emission failures at any stage, and no advisories were raised on tyres, discs, or calipers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the coil springs, subframe mounts, and brake disc thickness given the mileage, as these consumable and structural items fall outside MOT pass thresholds until significantly degraded. The twin 2024 and 2025 fail-with-no-defect entries suggest the car was presented without valid documentation or with minor non-mechanical issues, so confirm V5C and service book alignment before purchase.