2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · WF66 OTH

A 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class showing six consecutive clean MOT passes from 2021 through early September 2026 presents a track record of roadworthiness that, on the face of the testing record, has held up under sustained use. The most recent test on 5 September 2026 recorded no defects, and the same clean outcome applies to each of the preceding five annual examinations, with no advisory notices attached to any of them. The only recorded advisories sit within the 2019 and 2020 tests, when nearside and offside rear tyres were flagged as worn on edge in 2019 and a rear tyre cut plus front brake pad wear were noted in 2020. Because none of these items has reappeared in subsequent records, the recent run of defect-free tests is consistent with components that were addressed at the time rather than left to recur. Against a ten-year age, the recorded 120,504 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 12,050 miles, which is on the high side for the segment and the model year. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest extended off-road periods, and the annual cadence from 2019 onwards indicates continuous use with mileage building steadily rather than in short, rapid bursts. Mechanically, this level of use over a decade puts the typical C-Class consumables — brake discs and pads, suspension bushes and coil springs, tyres, and drivetrain mounts — well into their wear bands, and the absence of recorded advisories on those components in the last five tests does not rule out approaching replacement thresholds that have not yet crossed MOT fail limits. For a buyer, the specific items worth probing are those that have surfaced before. The 2019 advisories for both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and on edge can indicate either a rear camber or tracking issue, or simply that the car was carrying a rear load bias at the time; on a test drive, pay attention to steering pull to either side, uneven rear tread wear across the tyre width, and any clonking or vagueness from the rear suspension over broken surfaces. Given the mileage, the rear trailing arm bushes, lower control arm links, and coil springs are prime candidates for deterioration, and any knocking from the rear axle or a noticeably harsh ride over undulations would warrant a closer inspection. The 2020 advisory for front brake pads wearing thin suggests the front braking hardware has done the majority of work since then, and at this mileage the discs are likely at or near their second change. On the road, listen for any binding or rubbing from the front calipers as the car rolls to a stop, check for vibration or pulsation through the brake pedal under firm application, and look for lipping on the visible edge of the front discs. The rear tyre cut advisory from the same year is a one-off and not predictive, but it reinforces the need to inspect all four tyres closely for sidewall damage and uneven wear given the higher-than-average annual mileage this vehicle has accumulated.