2015 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · SC15 XFY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on March 16, 2026, 149,089 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent period of instability following a failure just twelve days prior to that pass. The tester identified multiple critical issues including an excessively deteriorated rear prop shaft flexible coupling, a worn offside rear tyre, and worn front lower suspension arm pins and bushes. While these faults appear rectified to secure the subsequent pass, the presence of multiple mechanical wear items suggests that components are reaching the end of their service life simultaneously. At 149,089 miles over eleven years, this Mercedes has covered a high annual average of approximately 13,500 miles. This level of usage places significant stress on heavy-duty drivetrain and suspension components. The data shows a notable surge in mileage between March 2025 and March 2026, where the car covered 12,276 miles in just fifteen months. Conversely, the gap of 6,875 miles between the January 2024 and March 2025 tests indicates a period of lower use, which contrasts with the more intensive driving observed in the most recent inspection cycle. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, specifically checking for remaining play in the bushes flagged during the March 2026 failure. The failure of the prop shaft coupling also necessitates a check for any residual vibrations vibrations under acceleration, which could indicate further drivetrain wear. Given the history of all four tyres reaching the legal limit in 2022 and individual tyres failing in 2026, the buyer should verify the current tread depth and wear patterns to ensure the vehicle is not suffering from misalignment.