2013 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LP62 AEC

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 19 May 2025 at 253,246 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes from 2022 to 2024 likewise show clean sheets. The only blemish is a fail on 25 May 2023 at 227,424 miles, reversed the next day with a pass at 227,425 miles and no defects listed on either entry. This suggests an administrative or minor pre-check rejection rather than a substantive mechanical fault, and the trend since is one of consistent compliance. Annual mileage sits at roughly 19,480 miles per year against a 13-year life, well above typical private use and reflected in the 253,246 recorded miles. The records show steady accumulation: 214,133 miles in May 2022, 227,425 by May 2023, 242,852 by May 2024, and 253,246 by May 2025. No gaps or dormant periods appear; the car has covered about 10,000 to 15,000 miles between each test. Such high, uniform use points to a commuter or fleet history where routine MOT passage was maintained but consumable and drivetrain wear will be advanced for the age. Given the absence of advisories across five years of testing, the DVSA record itself raises no red flags on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or emissions. A clean pass sheet at this mileage is unusual and may mean worn items were replaced to test standard without being noted, or that the tester did not record minor wear. The buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the front suspension arms, rear coil springs, and brake calipers for binding, as these components typically degrade past 200,000 miles. Structural integrity under wheel arches and sills deserves close visual checks for hidden rust, since high-mileage Mercedes of this era often show chassis corrosion not captured in a pass. The same applies to the exhaust system and engine mounts. The record implies basic statutory upkeep was met, but the 253,246-mile figure demands verification of real-world mechanical condition beyond the MOT summary.