2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Electric diesel · FY16 DLZ

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding deferred maintenance on consumable components. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 92,197 miles passed, the tester flagged front tyres worn to the legal limit and pitted rear brake discs. This continues a pattern seen in 2024 and 2025 where tyres and brake components were only addressed after reaching critical thresholds rather than maintained proactively. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old luxury vehicle, averaging approximately 9,200 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between March 2022 at 47,569 miles and March 2024 at 68,895 miles, representing over 21,000 miles in a two-year period. The vehicle has since added another 23,000 miles to the early 2026 test, which explains the accelerated wear observed on the rubberwork and the braking system. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension and alignment, as recurring reports of tyres wearing on the edges across 2024, 2025, and 2026 suggest persistent geometry issues or worn suspension bushes. The consistent pitting and scoring of the brake discs across multiple years indicate the vehicle may sit stationary for long periods or uses the parking brake inefficiently, leading to surface corrosion. Given the perishing rubber noted in 2024, the sidewalls of all tyres should be checked for cracking to ensure the rubber has not degraded with age despite the tread depth.