2014 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LL14 FMD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 23 March 2026 at 93,366 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. The failure on 11 March 2026 occurred just 9 miles prior to the pass, which mirrors a previous failure in December 2024, suggesting that minor component adjustments or lighting-related defects are being rectified immediately upon retest rather than indicating deep-seated mechanical neglect. The mileage profile is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,780 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between December 2023 at 79,983 miles and December 2024 at 93,111 miles, where the car covered over 13,000 miles in a single year. Since then, the usage has dropped off sharply, with only 255 miles recorded over the last fifteen months. This low recent activity suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, which can lead to perished rubber components, seized calipers, or fluid degradation. Despite the clean advisory history in the recent tests, a buyer must perform a physical inspection focusing on signs of long-term standing. Check for surface corrosion on the brake discs and ensure the suspension bushes are not cracking from lack of movement. Given the age of the Mercedes, a close look at the chassis for structural integrity and early-stage rust is essential, as the MOT record does not account for surface corrosion until it reaches a failure threshold.