2015 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · MM65 AAE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test conducted on 5 July 2023 at 77,316 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This suggests a standard of maintenance where the previous owners likely addressed potential issues before they escalated into MOT failures, maintaining a high mechanical baseline across the last four recorded tests. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-use urban driving, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. There is a significant gap in data between November 2018 at 50,312 miles and October 2019 at 72,828 miles, where the car covered over 22,000 miles in under a year. Since 2020, the vehicle has only clocked roughly 7,700 miles over three years. This recent period of low mileage often reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, though it can increase the risk of rubber-related degradation or brake corrosion from sitting stationary. Given the lack of recorded advisories, a physical inspection should focus on components that degrade with age rather than mileage. A buyer should check the condition of the suspension bushes and control arms for cracking, as these can perish over eleven years regardless of the distance driven. Inspect the brake discs for surface pitting or uneven wear, as low-frequency use often leads to seized calipers. Additionally, checking the structural integrity of the chassis for early-stage corrosion is advisable, as the MOT record does not capture minor-level surface rust.