2017 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · GM67 KBU

A consistent history of roadworthiness characterizes this nine-year-old Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which successfully navigated its most recent statutory test with a pass on 25 November 2025 at 94,509 miles. Across six recorded annual examinations dating back to November 2020, the vehicle has accumulated only a single failure, which was promptly rectified during the same session in 2020 due to a misaligned headlamp. The subsequent test history shows a stable pattern of compliance, featuring clean passes in 2022, 2023, and 2024, alongside occasional minor items relating to a damaged windscreen and perishing rubber on a rear tyre. Accumulating 94,509 miles over its lifetime translates to an average of roughly 10,500 miles per year, positioning this executive saloon squarely within standard annual mileage parameters for its age. This steady accumulation pattern indicates regular utilization without extended periods of inactivity or severe over-mileage strain, meaning that major mechanical assemblies have experienced standard operating cycles rather than the accelerated wear typical of heavy commercial use or the degradation often associated with prolonged static storage. Targeted inspection should focus heavily on the rubber components and wheel alignment, given that rear tyre wear and edge degradation were explicitly flagged as advisories during the latest November 2025 inspection, following earlier notes regarding perishing on the nearside rear tyre in 2020. During the static check, verify the remaining tread depth across the full width of both rear tyres and inspect the sidewalls for early signs of cracking. On the test drive, pay close attention to the steering response and tracking; uneven edge wear on the rear axle can sometimes point to rear geometry misalignment, which manifests as a slight drift or feathering sensation through the chassis on motorway surfaces. Further evaluation during the road test should verify the integrity of the forward lighting system following the historic headlamp aim adjustment, and check that the windscreen damage noted as a minor defect in both 2020 and 2021 has not developed into structural cracking within the driver's direct line of sight. Listen carefully over undulating road surfaces for any unwanted knocks or clunks from the multi-link suspension setup, ensuring the damping remains firm and controlled without excessive body roll or float through corners, which will confirm whether the chassis components are maintaining their composure under normal dynamic loads.