2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C2.1L Diesel

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C passed its most recent MOT on 26 July 2024 at 102,088 miles with a stable but watch-list condition. The tester raised worn and pitted front brake discs on both sides, edge-worn front tyres, and slight play in the offside front rear suspension arm ball joint. These faults mirror earlier advisories rather than new failures, so the maintenance trend is steady with no sudden deterioration, though consumable neglect has persisted across several years. Recorded mileage rose from 85,680 in September 2021 to 102,088 by July 2024, an average of roughly 7,850 miles per year that fits the vehicle's thirteen-year age. The jump from 89,124 in August 2022 to 92,637 by July 2023 shows light annual use of about 3,500 miles, then 9,450 miles in the following year. The August 2022 test recorded a fail and a pass on the same day at 89,124 miles after the owner replaced the illegal offside front tyre, which suggests basic tread checks were skipped until forced by the tester. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs closely; the 2023 and 2024 tests both flagged pitting and scoring on inner faces, and the 2024 entry confirms the wear continues without replacement. The front tyres show a four-year pattern of inner and outer edge wear from 2021 through 2024, pointing to possible alignment fault or sustained neglect of rotation. The offside front rear suspension arm ball joint with slight play needs physical confirmation for worsening movement. Rear brake discs drew advisories for non-excessive wear in September 2021 at 85,680 miles and have not been mentioned since, so they may now be due for measurement. Given the repeated edge tyre wear and suspension play, a workshop should check tracking, bush condition, and caliper operation before purchase.