2017 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · W9 PRW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test on 9 June 2026 at 83,875 miles passed with a single advisory for a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. This follows a failure in June 2025 where the car was rejected due to exposed ply cords on both front tyres. While the vehicle has since cleared these defects, the pattern suggests the previous owner only addressed critical components once they reached a point of failure. The mileage progression is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. Between May 2024 and June 2025, the car covered 7,908 miles, showing a slight drop in usage compared to the interval between May 2023 and May 2024, where 10,897 miles were recorded. This steady usage pattern suggests the car has not suffered long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for maintaining seals and rubber components, despite the occasional tyre-related failures. A buyer should inspect the suspension and drivetrain components specifically, as the 2023 test flagged a deteriorated rear prop shaft flexible coupling. While this was an advisory years ago, rubber couplings in Mercedes-Benz models are prone to cracking at this age. Given the recent failure for exposed cords on the front tyres, a physical check of the wheel alignment and bushings is necessary to ensure that uneven wear is not causing premature tyre degradation. The lack of structural corrosion or brake advisories in the record is a positive sign, but the recurring tyre issues highlight a need for closer inspection of the remaining rubber's quality.