2010 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · OV60 AEB

The 2026‑07‑18 MOT at 93,170 miles confirms the vehicle is currently roadworthy, with only a minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i)) noted and no major defects recorded. The consistent pass rate from 2020 onward, with no failures, indicates a stable maintenance record, though earlier corrosion and suspension issues in 2016‑2018 suggest past wear that has not recurred. Mileage has risen steadily from 67,447 miles in 2021 to 93,170 miles in 2026, averaging about 5,800 miles per year, which is low for a 16‑year‑old car and points to light usage or extended periods of inactivity; the only notable gap is the drop to 67,447 miles in 2021 after a high‑mileage 2020 test, but the overall trajectory is upward and uninterrupted since then. Recurring faults include edge‑worn tyres (5.2.3 (e)) appearing in 2025 and 2023, suggesting possible alignment or suspension wear, and earlier brake pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c)) and a deteriorated front anti‑roll bar ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i)) in 2018, both of which were not repeated in later tests, indicating those issues were addressed or have not re‑emerged. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and ball joints for play, examine the brake pipes and calipers for binding or corrosion, verify tyre wear patterns and tread depth, and check the oil leak source for excessive consumption; structural rust around the front chassis and anti‑roll bar mounting points should also be assessed before purchase.