2015 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · WD15 HVO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent MOT history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. While it passed its latest test in December 2025 at 110,633 miles, this followed a failure just five days prior. That failure revealed significant mechanical wear, specifically an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and thin rear brake discs, suggesting that critical components are only being addressed once they reach the point of legal failure. The mileage profile is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year over the 11-year period. There is a notable period of activity between December 2022 (62,412 miles) and November 2024 (98,042 miles), covering over 35,000 miles in two years. However, the usage has recently intensified, with over 12,000 miles covered in the last year alone, which correlates with the accelerated wear observed on the suspension and braking systems. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the failure of a ball joint often indicates that other rubber bushes and joints may be nearing the end of their service. The recurring mention of tyres wearing unevenly on edges across 2022, 2024, and 2025 suggests a persistent alignment issue that has not been fully rectified. Furthermore, the braking system requires a check for disc thickness and caliper condition, as the history shows these components are a frequent point of failure across multiple tests.