2018 Mercedes-Benz C 1.5L Petrol · DAZ 7096

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a passing MOT in July 2025 at 71,144 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent period of mechanical neglect. The car failed in June 2025 at 71,041 miles due to a fractured offside front coil spring and a serious fluid leak from the offside front shock absorber. While the subsequent pass indicates these specific faults were rectified, the failure suggests that suspension repairs were only undertaken after a test failure occurred. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,900 miles per year. Between the July 2022 test at 41,218 miles and the June 2024 test at 60,764 miles, the car covered nearly 20,000 miles, showing steady annual use. The recent interval of 10,383 miles between June 2024 and June 2025 reflects a slight increase in usage immediately leading up to the suspension component failure. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension to ensure the new shock absorber and spring have been fitted correctly and that no other components are leaking fluid. The history reveals a recurring pattern of ignoring consumable wear, with advisories for thin brake pads and multiple tyres appearing in both 2023 and 2024. The buyer should verify the remaining life on the current tyres and brake discs, as the MOT record indicates the previous owner frequently waited until parts reached the legal limit before replacing them.