2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LL11 LBN

The 2025-07-07 MOT at 216,634 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness. The preceding alternation between pass and fail between 2022 and 2025 shows no cumulative deterioration; each test was clean, indicating a stable maintenance record rather than a worsening trend. At 15 years old, the vehicle has accumulated 216,634 miles, averaging 14,442 miles per year, which is high for its age and suggests intensive use. The mileage gaps are modest: from June 2023 (207,071 miles) to June 2025 (216,609 miles) the car covered only 9,538 miles in two years, and the final 3,025 miles were logged in the month before the latest test, indicating regular but not excessive usage. A buyer should therefore focus on mechanical components prone to wear under high mileage: suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue or binding, rear brake calipers that may have become sticky, and brake discs showing uneven wear. Although no structural rust was noted in the records, the high annual mileage warrants a close inspection of the chassis, especially around wheel arches and the subframe, as well as the exhaust system for corrosion or leaks. Given the clean test outcomes, the primary concerns are consumable wear such as tyre tread and wiper condition, and the potential for underlying suspension or brake degradation that may not have been flagged during the MOT. An in‑person inspection allowing a physical assessment of these components will confirm whether the vehicle’s maintenance has truly kept pace with its mileage.