2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · SA16 ADX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, following its most recent MOT pass on August 21 2025 at 57,163 miles. While the record shows failures occurring exactly one day prior to both the 2024 and 2025 tests, the lack of recorded defects suggests these were likely administrative issues or minor rectified items rather than systemic mechanical failures. The trend indicates a vehicle that is being maintained to a passing standard over the last three testing cycles. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. Between August 2023 and August 2024, the car covered 5,665 miles, followed by an additional 5,742 miles in the following year leading to the 2025 test. This regularity suggests short-distance urban use rather than heavy motorway commuting. However, low mileage on older Mercedes models can mask the degradation of rubber-based components or brake fluid chemistry if the vehicle is not driven regularly under varying loads. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most susceptible to age rather than wear and tear. Given the clean MOT history regarding structural advisories, the priority should be checking the condition of suspension bushes and control arm bolts, which can perish over time despite low mileage. Inspect the brake discs for surface rust or pitting, as low-use vehicles often suffer from light corrosion on the rotors. Verifying the age of the tyres for cracks is also essential, as the low tread depth may not account for rubber hardening over a decade.