2020 MERCEDES-BENZ C1.5L Hybrid Electric (Clean)

The 4 August 2025 MOT at 92,168 miles resulted in a pass, with only an oil leak noted under 8.4.1 (a) (i) that the tester deemed not excessive, confirming current roadworthiness, but the recurring tyre wear and brake defects indicate a maintenance trend that is neither improving nor stabilising. The mileage trajectory reveals steep usage: after a low‑mileage period ending at 57,525 miles in July 2023, the vehicle accumulated roughly 15,400 miles in the next 13 months to reach 72,952 miles by 1 August 2024, and then added another 19,200 miles in the following year, pushing the annual average to about 19,000 miles, well above the typical 12,000‑mile benchmark for a six‑year‑old car. The only gap between tests is the 13‑month interval from July 2023 to August 2024, during which the mileage jump suggests intensive use or extended periods of standing. A buyer should therefore focus on the rear brake assembly, which has shown wear down to the indicator and a disc described as “significantly and obviously worn” in June 2023, and on the tyre condition, where repeated 5.2.3 (e) findings indicate edge wear and tread depths near the legal minimum. Inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs and rear brake calipers for binding or excessive play is essential, as is a visual check for structural rust and verification that the oil leak remains within acceptable limits. Overall, the car is presently roadworthy but the high mileage, persistent tyre and brake defects, and the lack of recent major repairs indicate that deferred maintenance could accelerate wear on critical components, making a thorough pre‑purchase inspection advisable.