MERCEDES C2008 · 1.8L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its most recent MOT in February 2026 at 184,772 miles with no defects recorded. However, the history reveals a trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the most recent test shows a clean sheet, the previous years indicate a consistent pattern of addressing faults only when they approach failure thresholds, suggesting the owner performs the absolute minimum work required to maintain a legal certificate. At 184,772 miles over 18 years, the car has averaged approximately 10,265 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a petrol vehicle. The mileage data shows steady accumulation, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between the January 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 8,700 miles in the year since the last inspection. This consistent use suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary, but it also places significant mileage on the aging mechanical components and suspension assemblies. A buyer must pay close attention to the front end given the recurring issues with suspension and bearings. The 2024 test flagged severely deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers, and the 2025 failure identified slight play in the offside front wheel bearing. These indicators suggest significant wear on the steering and suspension geometry. A physical inspection should also check for uneven tyre wear, as the record frequently notes tyres being worn on the edges, which often indicates alignment issues or worn shocks. The braking system also shows signs of neglect, evidenced by thin rear brake pads noted in 2023 and a failure in 2025 due to a tyre falling below legal limits. While these appear to have been addressed, the buyer should verify the remaining life of the brake discs and check for binding calipers. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the subframes is essential, as the record does not explicitly confirm structural integrity beyond surface rust.