2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Hybrid electric · YN66 OOY

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on April 13 2026 at 75,302 miles with no recorded defects. This reflects an improving maintenance trend following a mechanical failure in April 2025. The transition from a failed test to a clean pass indicates that the previous owner addressed the immediate safety and security concerns identified by the tester during the prior inspection cycle. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between October 2022 and April 2025, where the car covered only 2,890 miles over three years. However, the usage increased significantly recently, with 11,199 miles clocked between April 2025 and April 2026. This lower annual mileage generally reduces the wear on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage examples. A buyer should perform a close inspection of the front suspension components, as the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage was a point of failure in 2025. The 2022 failure regarding thin offside rear brake pads suggests a history of deferred consumable maintenance, so the current thickness of all brake pads and discs should be verified. Additionally, while the prop shaft flexible coupling was noted for deterioration in 2022, it should be checked for signs of further cracking to ensure the rubber remains intact. The undertray should also be checked for secure fastening following the previous failure recorded in 2025.