2010 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · RX10 FVJ

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing age-related defects. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 55,624 miles identified a corroded offside front brake pipe and uneven wear on the nearside front tyre, these issues represent a departure from the clean record of 2024. This suggests the vehicle is beginning to require attention on secondary components despite its low overall mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a sixteen-year-old Mercedes, averaging approximately 3,476 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-impact usage with intervals of roughly 2,000 miles between annual tests, such as the jump from October 2024 to November 2025 tests. While this low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components, seals, and brake lines due to the vehicle sitting for extended periods between uses. A physical inspection must focus specifically on the steering and braking systems as the tester flagged steering rack inner joint play in 2023 at 52,093 miles. The presence of a corroded brake pipe covered in grease during the 2025 test indicates a potential fluid leak or poor previous repair work that could hide further metal decay. The buyer should also verify the front alignment to address the outer-edge wear on the nearside tyre and check the chassis for structural corrosion, which often affects low-mileage vehicles of this era.