2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C3.0L Diesel

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent history indicates a sudden decline in maintenance standards. While the car maintained a clean record between early 2022 and early 2025, the January 2026 test at 110,521 miles revealed significant failures. The tester flagged a defective parking brake lever, a fractured offside rear wheel, and a distorted nearside rear wheel. Although the vehicle passed a re-test twelve days later at 110,715 miles, the presence of structural wheel damage and braking system failure suggests a period of neglect regarding mechanical upkeep. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between September 2018 and December 2019, where the car covered nearly 12,000 miles, but the usage has accelerated since 2021. The vehicle has covered over 47,000 miles in the last four and half years. This steady accumulation of mileage fits the profile of a typical commuter car, though the increased annual mileage places higher demands on rubber components and suspension bushings compared to its earlier low-mileage years. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension assembly. The fractured and distorted wheels reported in January 2026 often indicate a significant impact or severe corrosion, which could have compromised the wheel bearings or hubs. The parking brake failure also requires verification that the mechanism and cables are fully operational and not merely adjusted for the test. Given the history of worn tyres and brake discs from 2018 and 2021, the buyer should also check for uneven tyre wear and signs of caliper sticking to ensure the current owner is not delaying routine maintenance.