2013 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · HJ63 XOL

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on January 28 2026 with 167,023 miles and no defects recorded. This clean result follows a brief failure in December 2024, indicating that the owner addressed the necessary repairs immediately to secure a passing certificate. The lack of advisories in the two most recent tests suggests the vehicle is currently being maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal safety requirements. The mileage profile reveals a significant acceleration in usage over the last two. Between January 2024 at 79,695 miles and January 2026 at 167,023 miles, the car covered over 87,000 miles in just two years. This represents an average of approximately 43,500 miles per year, far exceeding the historical average of 12,848 miles for its age. Such high-intensity use places immense strain on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system, which explains the rapid climb in the odometer relative to the 13-year-old chassis. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most susceptible to high-mileage wear, specifically the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers which often degrade under constant heavy-duty use. Given the recent surge in mileage, a thorough check of the brake discs for thinning and an inspection for any binding calipers is essential. While the MOT record is currently clean, the sheer volume of travel necessitates a close look at structural corrosion on the underbody to ensure the high mileage has not compromised the integrity of the vehicle frame.