2013 Mercedes-Benz C220 Executive SE CDI Blue-CY 2.1L Diesel · JP61 MCN

The vehicle presents a stable and improving roadworthiness profile, culminating in a clean pass on 28 July 2025 at 141,520 miles with zero defects recorded. That outcome is particularly significant given the failed test on the exact same date and mileage one year earlier in 2024, also with no defects listed. The 2025 pass indicates the owner addressed whatever caused the initial failure and subsequently presented the car in fully compliant condition. Across the broader history, the record is remarkably clean, with only two failures in the documented timeline and no advisories or defects noted in any test. This suggests attentive maintenance and a willingness to rectify issues promptly rather than allowing faults to persist. The mileage pattern reveals an unusual anomaly that warrants scrutiny. The 2019 test on 11 May shows 106,888 miles, yet the 2021 failure on 20 October records only 95,450 miles, implying a rollback or a period of non-use spanning over two years. From October 2021 to July 2022, the car covered roughly 9,225 miles in nine months, then added approximately 19,187 miles between July 2022 and April 2024, averaging around 10,500 miles annually. The jump from 123,862 miles in April 2024 to 141,520 miles by July 2025 represents 17,658 miles in just fifteen months, a notably higher rate of use in the most recent period. The overall annualised figure of roughly 10,886 miles is typical for the vehicle's age, but the uneven distribution suggests the car may have stood idle for extended periods before being used more intensively in recent years. Despite the clean MOT record, the mileage inconsistency between 2019 and 2021 raises questions about the vehicle's true history and whether the odometer reading is reliable. A buyer should verify the mileages against service records, VIN checks, and the physical condition of wear items such as the driver's seat bolsters, steering wheel, and pedal rubbers to confirm whether the recorded figures align with the car's apparent use. The recent acceleration in mileage also means drivetrain and suspension components have seen increased loading in a compressed timeframe, so a thorough inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, shock absorbers, and exhaust mounting points is advisable. The absence of any recorded defects across all documented tests is encouraging, but MOT records alone do not capture the full mechanical picture. A pre-purchase inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the subframes and sills, common corrosion points on this generation C-Class, and the condition of the BlueEFFICIENCY diesel system including the EGR valve, DPF health, and injector seals. Brake disc thickness and pad wear should be measured directly, as should tyre condition and age, given the car's periods of potential standing. The clean paper record is a positive indicator, but hands-on verification remains essential before committing to purchase.