2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · GY16 HVG

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT, conducted on 13 May 2025 at 60,091 miles, passed with zero defects. This is not an isolated event. The vehicle has passed every single recorded MOT since at least May 2021 without a single advisory or failure. The maintenance trend is demonstrably stable and consistent, indicating a vehicle that has been kept in good mechanical order with no recurring faults. The mileage accumulation tells a slightly unusual story. Between the April 2023 test at 57,464 miles and the May 2024 test at 55,951 miles, the recorded mileage actually decreased by 1,513 miles. This is a known anomaly in DVSA records, typically caused by a data entry error at the testing station or a unit conversion mistake. Ignoring this blip, the genuine mileage progression from 35,853 miles in May 2021 to 60,091 miles in May 2025 shows an average annual mileage of roughly 6,000 miles. This is low for a ten-year-old vehicle and suggests predominantly short urban journeys, which can be harder on components like the exhaust particulate system and battery than steady motorway use. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that sit for extended periods can develop flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and corroded brake discs despite passing an emissions and brake efficiency test. Check the condition of the tyre sidewalls for perishing and the rubber suspension bushes for cracking, as age-related deterioration is not always flagged in an MOT. Inspect the underside for any signs of structural corrosion, particularly around the subframes and suspension mounting points, as Mercedes-Benz models of this era can be susceptible to surface rust that may not yet constitute a failure but warrants monitoring. The clean MOT history is a strong positive indicator, but it is not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. A specialist should verify the health of the automatic gearbox fluid, the condition of the battery given the low annual mileage, and the operation of all electronic systems, which are a known weak point on this generation of C-Class. The absence of defects in the record suggests attentive ownership, but a physical check will confirm whether that care extends beyond the minimum legal standard required to pass an MOT.