2014 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · KN14 AAE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear improving maintenance trend over the last several years. Since the most recent test in October 2025 at 70,016 miles, the car passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This concludes a streak of four clean passes dating back to 2022, indicating that previous mechanical and safety issues have been addressed and the vehicle is currently maintained to a high standard. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a twelve-year-old Mercedes, averaging approximately 5,835 miles per year. The data shows steady usage with no significant gaps, moving from 56,398 miles in October 2021 to 70,016 miles exactly four years later in October 2025. This low mileage suggests limited mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it also increases the likelihood of age-related degradation of rubber seals and fluid components due to periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and tyres, given historical failures in these areas. The 2020 test at 53,399 miles saw the car fail for worn brake discs and insufficient parking brake efficiency, with the pedal reaching the floor. While these issues were seemingly rectified, the history of structural tyre damage—exposed cords in 2017 and a sidewall bulge in 2020—indicates that the previous owner occasionally neglected basic consumable upkeep until a failure occurred. Inspect the current tyres for sidewall cracking or perishing and verify that the parking brake remains firm to ensure the previous repairs have not drifted out of adjustment.