2017 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LR17 FMP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a persistent pattern of neglecting consumable items. While it passed the most recent test in March 2026 at 104,366 miles, the tester flagged all four tyres as being worn close to the legal limit or showing uneven wear. This follows a failure in January 2025 where the nearside rear tyre was below the legal limit, indicating that the owner only replaces tyres when a failure is imminent. At 104,366 miles over nine years, the car has averaged approximately 11,600 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage for a German saloon of this age. There is a significant gap in data between December 2023 and January 2025, where the vehicle covered nearly 15,000 miles in just fourteen months. This rapid accumulation in a short window places higher demands on the drivetrain and suspension components, especially given the presence of a non-excessive oil leak noted during the late 2023 inspection. A buyer must personally inspect the engine bay for the oil leak first identified in December 2023. Although the record describes it as not excessive at that time, leaks on Mercedes-Benz engines can originate from gaskets or seals that worsen if left unattended. The recurring reports of uneven tyre wear across multiple tests suggest potential issues with wheel alignment or worn suspension bushes that have not been addressed. Check the wheel bolts on the front wheels to ensure the missing fixing from the 2023 failure was properly rectified and remains torqued to specification.