2014 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · T50 DAN

The most recent MOT, conducted on 25 July 2025 at 111,919 miles, resulted in a pass, though the tester flagged a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. This outcome, combined with the clean pass recorded on 22 June 2024 at 109,711 miles with zero defects, suggests the overall maintenance trend is currently stable. The vehicle has moved from a period of significant front-end wear in 2023 back to a largely defect-free state, indicating that previous suspension and steering component advisories were likely addressed rather than ignored. The recorded mileage of 111,919 miles across roughly twelve years of ownership equates to an annual average of approximately 9,327 miles, which sits squarely within typical usage parameters for this age of vehicle. The MOT history shows a consistent yearly testing pattern with no alarming gaps in the record. Mileage accumulation between tests remained steady, progressing from 97,086 miles in June 2022 to 107,806 miles by July 2023, then to 109,711 miles by June 2024, and finally reaching 111,919 miles in July 2025. This gradual, predictable accumulation points to regular road use rather than prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage bursts that could mask underlying deterioration. Despite the recent clean passes, the July 2023 failure and subsequent pass at 107,806 miles revealed a cluster of front-end issues that warrant close physical inspection. Both front suspension arm pins or bushes were excessively worn, and both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers had severely deteriorated, allowing dirt ingress that accelerates joint wear. Both front wheel bearings showed slight play at that time. While these items may have been rectified before the 2024 clean pass, a buyer should verify the condition of these components in person, checking for uneven tyre wear patterns, knocking over speed bumps, and excessive play when the front wheels are raised. The rear axle also demands attention. The offside rear coil spring was flagged as corroded in July 2023, and both rear brake discs were worn, pitted, or scored at that test. Corroded coil springs are a known risk on vehicles of this age and can lead to sudden spring fracture, particularly under load. A buyer should visually inspect the spring seats for active corrosion and have a technician measure rear disc thickness and run-out. The recurring advisories for slightly distorted road wheels on both the offside front and offside rear, noted in both 2022 and 2023, also suggest the vehicle may have sustained kerb impacts that could have introduced subtle alignment or vibration issues at speed.