2018 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · S17 HEB

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a pass on July 10, 2025, at 62,983 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of reactive repair following a failure just one day prior. While the tester previously identified a fractured nearside front coil spring and an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, the immediate re-test pass indicates the owner is willing to address critical safety defects once they are flagged. The mileage pattern remains consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. The jump from 54,122 miles in February 2023 to 59,210 miles in July 2024 shows steady usage, followed by another 3,773 miles covered before the July 2025 test. This relatively low mileage suggests the car has not been subjected to high-stress motorway environments, which can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based suspension components despite the low odometer reading. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the July 2025 failure highlights that components like ball joints and springs are reaching the end of their service life. The February 2023 failure regarding all four tyres being worn to the legal limit suggests a history of neglecting basic consumable maintenance until an MOT forced action. Verify the current tread depth across all remaining tyres and check the washer fluid system to ensure the previous issue with insufficient flow was fully rectified.