2015 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YP65 SNV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in August 2025 at 83,525 miles resulted in a failure due to an offside front track rod end ball joint and insufficient washer fluid. While the car passed immediately after these corrections, the recurring nature of suspension and brake issues suggests that components are only being addressed once they reach the point of failure or trigger an MOT advisory. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old luxury vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap of roughly 14,000 miles between August 2023 and August 2024, and another 13,900 miles between August 2024 and August 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly, which is generally beneficial for seals and exhaust components, though the consistent mileage also leads to the predictable degradation of rubber bushes and brake components if not maintained between these annual test intervals. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the record shows faults with the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint in 2022 and the offside front track rod end in 2025. These repeated failures in the steering linkage indicate potential wear across the front-end assembly. Furthermore, the history consistently flags thin rear brake pads in both 2022 and 2024, meaning the buyer must verify the current thickness of the rear friction material and discs. The frequent advisories regarding uneven tyre wear in 2022 and 2024 also warrant a professional wheel alignment check to ensure the vehicle is not prematurely consuming its tyres.