2014 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · LT64 OFD

A consistent pattern of pass results with no recorded failures defines the DVSA history of this twelve-year-old Mercedes-Benz C-Class, with eight tests on file all returning pass outcomes. The most recent examination on 4 November 2025 recorded no defects or advisories, continuing the clean trend established across most of the testing history. The only items of note across the entire record are isolated advisories relating to tyre wear and brake pad condition in 2023, together with a minor windscreen wiper defect in 2021. There is no evidence of structural corrosion, suspension component deterioration, exhaust failure, lighting defects, or braking integrity concerns recorded by DVSA examiners, which represents a relatively clean official roadworthiness profile for a vehicle of this age. The narrow band of recorded concerns does not point to any systemic deterioration, though a prospective buyer should treat the absence of advisories as a snapshot rather than a guarantee of underlying mechanical condition. Mileage accumulation has been notably restrained for the age of the vehicle, with 63,003 recorded miles against twelve years on the road, equating to an average of roughly 5,250 miles per year. This is substantially below typical annual mileage for a car of this type and may reflect periods of light use or extended standing between journeys. The testing record itself is evenly spaced at annual intervals from 2019 onwards, with no unusual gaps that would suggest the vehicle was off the road for multi-year lay-ups. Lower annual mileage of this nature reduces wear on high-cycle components such as the clutch, drivetrain and braking surfaces, but does place greater emphasis on condition of items that degrade through age rather than use, including rubber suspension bushes, coolant hoses, seals, and brake hydraulic components that can deteriorate regardless of distance covered. The advisories recorded on this vehicle relate specifically to front inner brake pad wear and front tyre edge wear in 2023, with no recurrence of either issue in the two subsequent tests. On a physical inspection, the brake calipers, pads and discs at both front corners warrant close attention, with particular focus on any binding or uneven pad transfer to the discs, signs of corrosion at the disc friction surface, and flexible brake hose condition for any cracking or perishing. Tyres should be checked for uneven shoulder wear indicative of suspension geometry misalignment, which can cause the edge wear pattern previously flagged, and a test drive over uneven road surfaces should be used to listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension that could indicate worn drop links, control arm bushes, or anti-roll bar mountings. Given the low annual mileage and the age of the vehicle, particular attention should also be paid to items that suffer from standing rather than active use. On a cold start, listen for any timing chain rattle or unusual crankcase noises that might suggest oil starvation from infrequent use, and check for any signs of coolant or oil seepage around the engine and transmission casings. The power steering system, including the reservoir and pipes, should be inspected for leaks and the fluid colour assessed, as low-mileage vehicles can develop seal hardening that produces leaks when the system is put under load. A thorough road test should include assessment of steering response, gearbox smoothness across all gears, and confirmation that the electronic systems, including any infotainment, parking sensors, and dashboard warning lamps, function as expected, as complex Mercedes-Benz electronics can be costly to rectify independently of the mechanical record.