2017 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · V4 ROU

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile at its most recent MOT. The current certificate, issued on 30 September 2025 at 125,964 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a failure just the day prior on 29 September 2025 at 125,746 miles, where both rear tyres were found with tread depth below the 1.6mm legal minimum. The immediate retest pass confirms the previous owner rectified the tyre issue promptly, indicating responsive rather than neglectful maintenance. No recurring mechanical or structural faults appear across the record, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in sound running order throughout its life. The mileage accumulation pattern reveals a notable acceleration in use over the vehicle's lifespan. Between the February 2022 test at 57,877 miles and the April 2023 test at 85,027 miles, the car covered approximately 27,150 miles in just over 14 months, a rate well above the overall average of roughly 14,000 miles per year. This was followed by a further 23,427 miles to the May 2024 test at 108,454 miles, and then a jump of 17,510 miles in the 16 months leading to September 2025. The record is sparse, with only five tests spanning four years, but the consistent pass rate and the absence of major defects suggest the higher mileage has not translated into significant mechanical deterioration. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking components. The recurring advisory pattern around rear tyre wear, flagged in April 2023 with inner edge wear on both rear tyres and again in September 2025 with both rear tyres worn below legal limits, points to a potential alignment or suspension geometry issue. Worn rear suspension bushes, dampers, or tracking misalignment could be causing uneven and accelerated tyre degradation. The front wiper blade defect noted in 2023 was minor and consumable in nature, but its presence alongside tyre wear suggests basic checks were occasionally overlooked. The engine covers and under trays noted as fitted in 2024 remain worth verifying, as missing trays can expose components to road debris and moisture, potentially accelerating corrosion on subframes and brake lines. Given the high mileage, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and brake pipe unions, is advisable.