2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RF16 XRD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, with the maintenance trend showing signs of improvement following a period of inconsistency. The most recent test in November 2025 at 49,881 miles saw the car pass with no mechanical defects beyond a minor windscreen chip. This follows a clean pass in November 2024, indicating that once the mechanical failures of previous years were addressed, the owner maintained the vehicle to a standard level of repair. The mileage profile is notably low for a decade-old Mercedes, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, moving from 40,449 miles in October 2023 to 45,192 miles in late 2024, and reaching nearly 50k miles by now. This low annual mileage suggests limited wear on the drivetrain and heavy suspension components, though it also increases the risk of rubber-based parts perishing or brake calipers seizing if the vehicle sat stationary for long periods between services. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the recurring windscreen damage noted in both 2023 and 2025. While these did not cause a failure, the repeated presence of glass cracks can lead to structural stress or sudden failure if not eventually replaced. The 2023 failure for a missing wheel fixing on the offside front indicates a past lapse in basic safety checks, so the buyer must verify that all wheel bolts are currently torqued and show no signs of uneven wear or corrosion on the hubs.