2013 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · PO63 GDX

Based on the official DVSA MOT records, this 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class presents a sound and stable mechanical picture. The most recent test, conducted on 14 August 2025 at 110,497 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health is significant because it follows a period of minor advisories in the previous years, suggesting the previous owner addressed those items promptly. The maintenance trend is currently stable and improving, moving from a pattern of minor consumable wear to a fully defect-free status. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the August 2022 test at 91,859 miles and the August 2024 test at 104,264 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 12,400 miles in two years, averaging around 6,200 miles annually during that specific window. The jump from the August 2021 test at 93,180 miles to the August 2022 test at 91,859 miles indicates a slight anomaly or a period where the vehicle was unused or its mileage was recorded out of sequence, but the overall trajectory from 2022 onward shows steady, light use of roughly 5,600 to 6,200 miles per year. This gentle usage pattern is favourable, reducing the likelihood of excessive wear on drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage equivalents. Despite the clean recent test, the recurring advisories in the 2024 and 2021 records warrant a focused physical inspection. The repeated appearance of both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit and on their edges, noted in both August 2021 and August 2024, points to a persistent wheel geometry issue. A buyer should inspect the inner sidewalls and tread shoulders closely and request a four-wheel alignment check, as this pattern typically indicates worn suspension bushes or incorrect camber settings. The 2024 test also flagged a nearside rear service brake binding and worn rear brake discs. Although these cleared by the 2025 test, a test drive should verify the handbrake releases fully and the vehicle tracks straight under braking to rule out a partially seized caliper or slider pin.