2017 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Hybrid electric · WT17 EYM

The vehicle presents a strong overall roadworthiness status, with the most recent MOT conducted on 24 November 2025 at 80,373 miles returning a clean pass with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A failure recorded the previous day on 19 November 2024 at 74,772 miles flagged worn suspension arm pin or bushes and a deteriorated ball joint dust cover on the offside front, yet the very next day's retest at the identical mileage passed without advisories, confirming the defects were rectified promptly. Every other test in the record, spanning from October 2022 through November 2025, passed cleanly, indicating consistent upkeep across multiple annual cycles. The mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable for a 2017 vehicle now approaching nine years of age. Annual distances sit comfortably around 8,900 miles per year, with the largest single-year interval being approximately 14,336 miles between November 2023 at 60,436 miles and November 2024 at 74,772 miles. That spike is notable but not alarming, and the subsequent jump to 80,373 miles by November 2025 represents a return to roughly 5,600 miles over twelve months, suggesting lighter recent use or a change in ownership pattern. No suspicious mileage reversals or large undocumented gaps appear in the record. The only mechanical area warranting closer physical inspection is the front suspension, specifically the offside components. The November 2024 failure identified worn suspension arm pin or bushes and a compromised ball joint dust cover on the rear arm of the offside front suspension. Although repaired in time for the next-day retest, any recurrence of uneven tyre wear, clunking over speed bumps, or vague steering feel would suggest the replacement parts are degrading or the nearside equivalents are now due for attention. A buyer should have the front suspension jacked and checked for play in all bushings and ball joints, paying particular attention to the condition of gaiters and dust covers, since these are the first line of defence against dirt ingress and accelerated wear. Beyond the suspension, the clean MOT record across five tests and no recorded advisories means there is no documented evidence of corrosion, brake deterioration, or exhaust emissions concerns. Still, a prospective buyer should inspect the underside for surface corrosion on subframes and suspension mounting points, check brake disc thickness and pad condition given the vehicle's age, and verify that all tyres show even tread wear consistent with correct tracking and healthy suspension geometry.