2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BP57 AAY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in January 2026 at 113,327 miles with no recorded defects. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative upkeep. While the most recent result is clean, previous failures in 2023 and 2025 indicate that critical safety components are often only addressed once they reach a point of failure rather than being replaced during scheduled intervals. The mileage profile is notably low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between July 2019 and February 2021, where the car covered only 1,895 miles in nearly eighteen months. Since 2021, the usage has increased sharply, covering over 90,000 miles in five years. This shift from long-term storage to higher annual mileage often accelerates the degradation of rubber-based components and seals, which is consistent with the suspension and brake issues seen in later test dates. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension geometry, as the record shows recurring failures involving offside suspension arm ball joints and nearside anti-roll bar linkages. The 2025 failure for a fractured coil spring and worn ball joint suggests the front-end assembly is under stress. Additionally, the braking system shows a history of corrosion and wear, specifically the offside front brake pipe corrosion in 2021 and pitted rear brake discs in 2023. A physical inspection should check for continued rust expansion on brake lines and ensure that the recent increase in mileage has not introduced accelerated wear on the bushings or drivetrain components.