2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · WX11 SBY

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test on 31 October 2025—just nine months ago—confirmed full roadworthiness with no defects recorded at 143,667 miles. This reflects a stable maintenance trend over the past two cycles, as both the 2024 and 2023 tests also passed without failings. The absence of advisories or recurring issues suggests the vehicle has been kept in a consistent state of mechanical order, though the near-identical mileage on the 2024 pass and fail (138,371 vs. 138,370) is unusual and may warrant clarification—likely a test date mix-up rather than a genuine failure. No structural or safety-critical components appear to have been overlooked in recent inspections. The recorded mileage of 143,667 miles over 15 years aligns with typical usage patterns for this age, averaging around 9,578 miles annually. There are no significant gaps or abrupt jumps in mileage between tests, though the 2024 pass and fail on consecutive days at nearly identical mileages is anomalous and should be verified. The regular intervals between tests (around 11,000–15,000 miles apart) indicate consistent MOT compliance, though the lack of advisories in any test means no prior warnings of impending failures were documented. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of high-wear components such as suspension bushes and coil springs, particularly at the rear where binding calipers were flagged in some tests. The absence of corrosion advisories does not preclude hidden structural issues, so underbody inspection for rust at wheel arches and sills is essential. Brake discs and pads should be checked for uneven wear, and the exhaust system examined for leaks or excessive corrosion, especially given the vehicle’s age. The lack of advisories in recent tests does not guarantee these areas are flawless, so thorough visual and functional checks are advised.