2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · JE54 MAL

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 March 2026 at 26,162 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 26,162 miles against roughly ten years of age, equating to about 2,616 miles per year. The DVSA entries show gentle, consistent accumulation: 21,417 miles on 3 March 2023, 23,267 on 21 February 2024, 24,503 on 7 March 2025, and 26,162 on 3 March 2026. A duplicate 3 March 2023 entry shows one failed test at identical mileage with no defects listed, likely an administrative reversal rather than a mechanical fault. The sparse, clean record gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. Low annual use of this pattern often means prolonged standing periods, which can degrade tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes through stagnation rather than friction. The absence of advisories across four passes suggests the previous keeper stored and maintained the car to a reasonable standard, but static corrosion and perished rubber components are not always visible during a pass test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody structural integrity, brake caliper freedom, and suspension arm bushes. Verify the tyre sidewalls for cracking from age and check for any moisture ingress around electrical connectors. The MOT history alone shows no red flags, yet low-mileage Mercedes models can hide dormant wear that only a ramp inspection will confirm.