2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C3.0L Petrol

The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 18 June 2026 at 56,201 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a string of clean tests over the previous five years. This suggests that the mechanical and structural components are currently well-maintained and that the owner is proactively addressing potential issues before they fail. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. Between the 2022 test at 19,308 miles and the 2026 test at 56,201 miles, the car covered roughly 37,000 miles, indicating steady and predictable use rather than long periods of stagnation or heavy commercial application. The interval between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows a slight increase in usage, but the overall trajectory avoids the risks associated with infrequent gaps between testing. The only notable issues in the history occurred in June 2021 at 13,940 miles when the vehicle failed due to poor headlamp aim and multiple critical tyre defects. The presence of exposed cords on the nearside rear tyre and uneven wear on the fronts indicated a previous alignment issue or suspension bushing wear at that specific point in time. Since these faults were rectified and all subsequent tests remained clean, a buyer should still verify the current wheel alignment and inspect for uneven tyre wear to ensure the previous issue has not returned. Given the lack of advisories regarding corrosion, brake binding, or exhaust leaks in the recent records, the vehicle appears to be in good mechanical condition. Physical inspection should focus on checking the integrity of the rubber components and the state of the brake discs, though the low-mileage history suggests these are unlikely to require immediate replacement. The record reflects a vehicle that has been cared for consistently throughout its early years of service.