2010 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · OY60 AAJ

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 8 October 2025 at 158,483 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable roadworthiness status after a series of clean tests since the 2022 failure and showing no immediate mechanical concerns. Mileage has risen from 65,681 miles in July 2015 to 158,483 miles by October 2025, averaging roughly 9,900 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 16‑year‑old Mercedes‑Benz C. The data show longer intervals between tests in the early 2010s, with only 8,245 miles covered between the 2018 and 2019 tests, while the period from 2022 to 2025 added 42,203 miles, suggesting more regular driving in recent years. A buyer should focus on the recurring suspension and brake issues: inspect the near‑side rear and front lower suspension arm pins and bushes for excessive play, examine the anti‑roll bar ball joint dust cover for deterioration, and verify the condition of all rear brake pipes for corrosion or binding, especially the near‑side rear pipe that showed severe corrosion in the 2022 failure. The parking brake efficiency concerns in 2016 and 2017 merit a functional test of the rear brake mechanism, while the persistent tyre wear patterns and oil leak noted in 2023 indicate a need to check wheel bearings, tyre tread depth and the source of the oil seepage.