2017 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · SF17 MEZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last four years. The most recent test on 21 October 2025 at 68,022 miles resulted in an initial failure followed immediately by a pass with no further defects recorded. This suggests a specific fault was identified and rectified promptly rather than representing a chronic mechanical decline. Prior to this event, the car maintained a clean record through annual inspections, indicating a high standard of baseline maintenance and structural integrity. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per annum. Between the October 2022 test at 48,933 miles and the October 2025 test at 68,022 miles, the car covered 19,089 miles over three years. This steady usage rate avoids the accelerated wear associated with high-mileage while or component degradation caused by sitting stationary. The lack of significant gaps in mileage suggests the vehicle has been used regularly, rather than being subjected to long periods of neglect. While the MOT record shows no recurring advisories or structural corrosion, a physical inspection should focus on common wear points for this model. A buyer should verify the condition of the suspension bushes and wish arm mounts for cracking, as these can perish with age regardless of low mileage. Given the single failure in October 2025, it is worth confirming what specific component was replaced to ensure it was not a symptom of a larger underlying issue. Checking the brake discs for uneven wear and calipers for binding would also be prudent, as the record does not detail the state of these consumable components.