2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C2.1L Diesel

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a shift toward reactive maintenance. While it passed the MOT on July 30 2025 at 86,223 miles, it had failed just one day prior due to critical tyre wear and significant brake pipe corrosion. This transition from a clean record in 2023 and 2024 to immediate failures suggests the owner is only addressing faults when necessitated by law rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with low-use expectations for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,160 miles per year. Data shows a gap of 2,083 miles between the November 2023 test at 70,582 miles and the July 2024 test at 72,665 miles. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but the long intervals between tests often increase the risk of rubber component degradation and surface corrosion, which appears to align with the issues found in the brake lines. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the braking system and underbody. The July-test failure flagged corroded brake pipes on the offside front and running from the front to the rears, requiring a close look to ensure these lines have been replaced rather than merely cleaned or treated. Furthermore, the failure for exposed cords on the nearside front tyre indicates a failure to monitor basic consumables, so a thorough check of the remaining tyres for age and tread, alongside the suspension bushes for cracking, is essential given the vehicle's age.