MERCEDES C2011 · 6.2L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of annual passes. The most recent inspection conducted in December 2025 at 81,437 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the owner addressed the issues identified in previous years. This trend suggests a proactive approach to maintenance where minor faults are rectified before they escalate into mechanical failures or fail the next testing cycle. The mileage pattern is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. Between December 2021 and December 2025, the car covered 16,418 miles, representing a steady but low-intensity usage pattern. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or the seizing of brake calipers, which should be scrutinised upon physical inspection. The only recorded defect in the provided history occurred during the December 2024 test at 79,232 miles, where the offside front tyre was flagged for being worn close to the legal limit. This specific fault often points to an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes rather than simple mileage wear. Since the subsequent test in 2025 showed no defects, the buyer should still inspect the front suspension geometry and control arms for play to ensure the uneven tyre wear does not recur. Given the age of the Mercedes, a physical check should focus on structural integrity, particularly the sills and subframes, where corrosion is common on this model. Although the MOT record does not flag any brake or exhaust issues, the buyer should verify the absence of binding calipers or thinning of brake discs. The clean record over the last five years suggests the vehicle has been well-kept, but the low annual mileage justifies a close look at fluid ages and perished components that suffer from time rather than distance.