2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC2.0L PETROL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs of suspension components. The most recent test in April 2026 at 53,421 miles resulted a failure for a severely deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover. While the car passed upon rectification, this defect indicates that rubber components and mechanical joints are beginning to age, moving away from the perfectly clean records seen in previous years. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use luxury vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. There is a steady progression of mileage between the June 2022 test at 11,051 miles and the April 2026 test at 53,421 miles. However, the jump of 11,720 miles between 2024 and 2025 suggests a period of higher usage compared to the earlier years of ownership, which often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts despite low overall mechanical wear. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension assembly during a physical inspection. The 2022 record flagged slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing and perishing on both front tyres, while the recent 2026 failure of the anti-roll bar confirms that the front-end components are showing their age. You must check for cracking in rubber bushings and verify that the tyres do not show flat spotting or sidewall cracking, as the low mileage often masks age-related drying rather than tread wear.