2016 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Petrol · YR66 ORX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 74,531 miles resulted in a pass, it flagged a nearside rear inner tyre worn to the limit with uneven wear. This follows a recurring pattern of tyre issues across multiple years, suggesting that tyres are only replaced when they approach legal failure rather than being maintained during scheduled service intervals. The mileage progression is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with 11,747 miles covered between September 2022 and August 2023, and another 9,396 miles recorded between August 2023 and September 2025. This consistent interval suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of inactivity which can lead to component seizing, though the low annual mileage relative to the age means rubber components and seals may be subject to age-related degradation. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension components, as the record shows light misting of oil on both nearside and offside front shock absorbers dating back to 2022. This condition persisted through the 2023 failure and subsequent pass, indicating the seals are slowly failing and the dampers are nearing the end of their life. The recurring edge wear noted on various tyres in 2023, 2024, and 2025 also points to a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been addressed. A physical inspection of the front control arms and bushings is required to ensure the geometry of the vehicle is not compromised.