2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Hybrid electric · OV16 UVR

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT data available. The last recorded test, conducted in November 2022 at 109,389 miles, passed with no defects, indicating that the car met all safety and emissions standards at that time. However, as more than three years have passed since this last official check, the vehicle is currently overdue for its MOT and requires an immediate inspection to ensure no mechanical degradation has occurred during the period of recorded inactivity. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical annual-use vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. The record shows a significant jump of 16,966 miles between April 2020 and April 2021, followed by a much lower accumulation of only 530 miles between April 2022 and November 2022. This suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods in the latter part of its service history, which often leads to flat-spotted tyres, seized calipers, and degradation of rubber components despite the relatively low mileage between intervals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the tyres and suspension components, as the history shows the 2020 failure was due to insufficient tread depth and uneven wear. The 2021 test also noted a cut on the offside rear tyre and the presence of undertrays which obstructed a full view of the undercarriage. Given the gap in recent testing, it is vital to check for corrosion on the brake discs, inspect the integrity of the control arm bushes, and look for any signs of structural rust on the chassis, as the undertrays mentioned in 2021 previously prevented the tester from verifying the condition of these lower structural elements.