2014 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LR64 YLL

The defining mechanical story behind this Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a largely clean MOT record over the past three years, interrupted only by headlamp aim and tyre-related failures in 2021 and 2024. The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass with no defects recorded, and the 2025 retest was equally clean. A failure in April 2024 was solely the result of both headlamps being aimed too low, a presentable but non-structural rectification, while the rear brake discs that were noted as pitted on the inner surface at the same inspection were not deemed serious enough to fail the car. The pattern suggests a vehicle that has consistently met minimum roadworthiness standards but with some recurring niggles around tyres and rear brake wear that warrant closer inspection on any prospective purchase. With 130,315 miles recorded across roughly twelve years, the vehicle is accumulating around 10,860 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a car of this age. There are no extended gaps between tests that would suggest prolonged off-road storage, and the annual mileage progression between tests appears consistent. That said, twelve years and well over 130,000 miles is a substantial amount of mechanical wear for any executive saloon, particularly on components such as suspension bushes, coil springs, anti-roll bar links, and the broader braking system, where cumulative fatigue tends to appear long before any major component failure shows on an MOT. For a prospective buyer, the rear brake discs should be a priority area for physical inspection, given that pitting was noted on both inner surfaces in 2024. Although the advisories did not classify the wear as serious, two further years of use means the discs may now be approaching the minimum thickness or showing corrosion around the outer edge. During a test drive, listen for any grinding or pulsing under braking, and feel for any vibration or judder through the brake pedal, particularly under firm application from higher speeds. The rear tyres should also be examined for uneven shoulder wear or feathering, as the offside rear was flagged as worn close to the legal limit in 2021, which can point to suspension geometry issues or alignment drift that would not necessarily have been recorded on a subsequent clean test. Beyond the directly flagged items, attention should focus on the typical mid-life wear points of a high-mileage Mercedes-Benz of this era. Check for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn control arm bushes or top mount deterioration. Inspect the underside carefully for any fresh oil weeping from the engine sump, rear differential, or front swivel hub seals, as these are common at this mileage. Verify that both headlamp aimers function correctly and that the lights sit at the correct projected height, as the 2024 failure suggests the alignment mechanism may have been disturbed since. Finally, a scan for any warning lights on the instrument cluster and confirmation of a smooth, vibration-free idle would help establish whether the broader mechanical condition matches the generally tidy MOT record.