2014 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · S444 AAF

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 25 April 2026, though it did so with an advisory regarding slight play in the offside rear wheel bearing. Looking at the broader history, the maintenance trend appears remarkably stable, with three consecutive clean passes between 2023 and 2025. This suggests a consistent standard of care, although the emergence of new advisories indicates the car is now reaching a mileage threshold where mechanical consumables are beginning to expire. With a recorded mileage of 124,997 miles over a twelve year period, the vehicle has averaged approximately 10,416 miles per year. This is considered typical usage for a Mercedes-Benz C-Class of this era, suggesting the car has been used regularly without excessive long-term standing or extreme high-mileage stress. From a mechanical perspective, this level of usage implies that while the engine and transmission should be well-bedded, the chassis and suspension components are likely approaching the end of their primary service life. During a test drive, particular attention must be paid to the offside rear wheel bearing. Listen for a rhythmic humming or droning noise that increases in pitch with speed or changes when the vehicle is steered from side to side. Furthermore, the buyer should verify if the 2022 advisories regarding thin rear brake pads, pitted brake discs, and the offside front suspension arm ball joint were addressed. If the ball joint remains original, listen for metallic clunks or knocks when traversing uneven surfaces or during low-speed manoeuvring. Beyond the MOT records, a physical inspection should focus on the condition of the suspension bushes and the integrity of the engine mounts, given the total mileage. Check the brake discs for any remaining surface corrosion or scoring that could indicate neglected braking system maintenance. Finally, examine the tyre sidewalls for age-related perishing or cracking and verify the service history to ensure that calendar-based fluid changes, particularly the automatic transmission fluid and coolant, have been performed according to manufacturer intervals.