2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · GL66 OFC

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate following a pass on 6 October 2023 at 175,966 miles, though the same test session also recorded a pre-test failure for an inoperative engine MIL. This dual outcome indicates the MIL fault was rectified before the pass was issued, but the underlying cause was never flagged as resolved in the advisory notes. The maintenance trend is broadly stable yet punctuated by recurring wear items rather than systemic failures. The tester repeatedly flagged rear brake wear and corrosion of the rear anti-roll bar linkage, suggesting these components have been a persistent weak point across multiple test cycles. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 17,600 miles per year, which is high for a 2016 vehicle and points to sustained long-distance or motorway use. The recorded jump from 105,118 miles in October 2020 to 153,713 miles by October 2022 represents nearly 49,000 miles in just two years, a steep climb that would accelerate wear on consumables, suspension bushes, drivetrain mounts, and brake components. The most recent test date of October 2023 is now almost three years old relative to today's date of June 2026, meaning the certificate is expired and the vehicle has no valid MOT at present. Any mileage recorded since that last test remains unverified. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear suspension and braking assembly. The rear anti-roll bar linkage was noted as corroded on both sides in October 2023, and while it was not seriously weakened at that time, corrosion in this area tends to worsen steadily, particularly on a vehicle that has covered high mileage in varied conditions. Rear brake pads and discs were flagged as wearing thin and pitted in the October 2022 test, so a physical inspection of rear calipers for binding and disc condition for lipping and scoring is essential. The engine MIL fault from the October 2023 fail should be investigated with a diagnostic scan to confirm no stored codes remain and to verify the catalytic converter and lambda sensors are functioning within emissions parameters. Beyond the flagged items, the high annual mileage warrants a thorough check of front wheel bearings, given the slight play noted on the Offside Front in October 2021, along with suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop links. Structural corrosion around subframes and mounting points should be inspected carefully, as high-mileage vehicles of this age often show early signs of surface and penetrating rust in load-bearing areas. Tyre condition and alignment should also be assessed, given the edge wear noted on the Offside Rear in 2021, which may indicate a tracking or camber issue that has persisted.