2014 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · SY14 RKY

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT with a pass certificate issued on 23 March 2026 at 94,631 miles, showing no recorded defects. However, the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of recurring mechanical wear, particularly regarding wheel bearings and brake components, which requires careful scrutiny. The immediate prior test history includes a failure on 18 February 2025 due to active ABS and electronic stability control warning lamps, alongside existing mechanical advisories for an offside front wheel bearing with slight play and worn rear brake discs and pads. The vehicle passed a retest the very next day, 19 February 2025, with the electronic faults resolved but the mechanical advisories still present, indicating a swift fix for the immediate failure while deferred maintenance on consumables persisted. Mileage accumulation appears consistent and typical for the vehicle's age, with an average of approximately 7,886 miles per year over its lifetime. The recorded intervals between tests show steady use without significant gaps or unexplained spikes. The jump from 89,057 miles on 18 February 2025 to 89,060 miles on 19 February 2025 reflects a normal three-mile increment for the consecutive tests. Usage from the 2024 test at 82,973 miles to the 2025 tests at 89,060 miles represents about 6,087 miles over 12 months, aligning with the long-term average. The sparse record prior to February 2023 limits a fuller longitudinal analysis, but the available data does not suggest periods of extreme disuse or excessive strain. A buyer must prioritise an in-person inspection of the front wheel bearings, specifically checking for any detectable play, as this fault was recorded across multiple tests in different locations. The rear brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, and scored in February 2025; while not yet critically weakened, their condition warrants immediate assessment for thickness and surface integrity, with the thin rear pads also requiring replacement. The brief appearance of ABS and stability control faults in February 2025, though subsequently cleared, should prompt a diagnostic check to ensure no underlying sensor or wiring issues remain, as these systems are integral to safety. No structural corrosion or major suspension component failures are evident in the record, but the persistent advisories point to a pattern of attending to minimum pass requirements rather than proactive component renewal.