MERCEDES-BENZ C2012 · 1.6L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, evidenced by the most recent test in January 2026 at 145,693 miles where no defects were recorded. The maintenance trend shows an improvement following a period of mechanical neglect in early 2025. While the car failed that year due to suspension and electrical issues, the subsequent pass just two months later indicates that the owner addressed the necessary repairs to return the vehicle to testing standards. At 145,693 miles over 14 years, the car has averaged approximately 10,400 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a German saloon of this age. The record shows consistent use, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 9,200 miles covered in the year leading up to the latest test. This regular mileage suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, which often helps prevent premature degradation of seals and corrosion of brake components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as ball joints have proven a recurring weakness. The 2024 test flagged play in the offside front arm, and the 2025 failure noted excessive wear on both front lower ball joints. Although these were reportedly replaced, a physical check should look for any remaining play in the steering or bushing wear on the control arms. Additionally, the 2024 advisories regarding thin front pads and pitted discs suggest that the braking system is nearing the end of its service cycle, requiring a close inspection of current disc thickness and surface condition.