2016 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Diesel · LL16 RXD

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent MOT in January 2026 at 157,030 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a period of mechanical instability in 2022 and 2023. While earlier tests indicated multiple failures, the latest clean sheet suggests that the previous owner addressed the safety-critical faults identified in prior inspections. At 157,030 miles over ten years, this Mercedes has averaged approximately 15,700 miles per year, which is significantly higher than the national average for a vehicle of this age. Between November 2023 and January 2026, the car covered 14,297 miles, indicating consistent high-mileage usage rather than neglect. This rate of travel places accelerated stress on drivetrain components and suspension bushings compared to lower-mileage examples. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The November 2022 test at 135,558 miles flagged a fractured offside front coil spring and play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint. While these were repaired, the high mileage suggests other rubber components and joints may be nearing the end of their functional life. The offside front brake binding noted in 2022 should be re-checked to ensure the caliper has not suffered heat damage or uneven wear from the friction. The 2022 failure also highlighted an inoperative engine malfunction management indicator light, which is a serious electronic fault that must have been rectified. Although the headlamp alignment issues in late 2023 were simple adjustment faults, the overall history demands a thorough check of the vehicle underbody for signs of corrosion on the subframe and suspension mounting mounts, as the MOT record does not explicitly detail structural integrity beyond the basic requirements.