MERCEDES-BENZ C2018 · 2.1L DIESEL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent MOT on 10 June 2026 at 62,369 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows a period of reactive repair following a failure in mid-2025. While the latest test indicates the vehicle is currently in compliance, the history suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical issues once they reached failure thresholds rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. Between June 2023 (23,966 miles) and June 2024 (36,024 miles), the car covered roughly 12,000 miles, which then increased slightly to over 13,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This steady accumulation suggests typical road use which generally places even wear on rubber components and braking systems without the stress of extreme high mileage. A buyer should focus specifically on the front suspension, as the control arm ball joints showed a clear progression of wear. The tester flagged slight play at 36,024 miles in 2024, which escalated to a failure for excessive wear at 49,083 miles in 2025. Although these were replaced before the subsequent pass, a physical inspection is required to ensure the new parts were fitted correctly and no secondary wear has developed in the bushings. The braking system also warrants attention because the rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin during the 2025 failure and the subsequent retest. Given that over 13,000 miles have passed since that advisory, the pads may be nearing the end of their life again. The nearside rear tyre noted in 2025 should also be verified to ensure the tyre was replaced or repaired properly to prevent structural damage from the nail.