2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LS66 CWF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs. While the car passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 139,367 miles, the tester flagged both rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit with uneven wear. This mirrors issues seen in the November 2024 test where thin rear brake pads and multiple worn tyres were identified. These recurring advisories suggest the owner is delaying component replacements until they reach failure thresholds rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage profile indicates high-intensity use, averaging approximately 14,000 miles per year. There is a significant surge in usage between November 2023 and December 2024, where the vehicle covered over 22,000 miles in just thirteen months. This rate of accumulation explains the rapid wear on consumables as noted in the 2024 record. The high total mileage for a ten-year-old Mercedes puts accelerated stress on the drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking system compared to lower-mileage examples. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry and bushes, as the repeated edge wear on the tyres across multiple tests indicates potential alignment issues or worn control arms. The braking system requires a check for caliper binding and disc thickness, given the 2024 advisory for thin pads. Considering the high mileage and age, a physical inspection of the underbody for structural corrosion is essential, although no rust-related failures have appeared yet in the recorded history.