2012 Mercedes-Benz C180 AMG Sport Blueeffi-CY A 1.6L Other · UJZ 1038

The most recent MOT, on 5 September 2025 at 62,535 miles, was a clean pass with no advisories. That makes three consecutive passes with no defects, so the maintenance trend is stable. The one failure in the record, on 29 April 2023 at 43,695 miles, listed no defects and was followed by a pass 19 days later at 44,051 miles. That points to a prompt rectification or a record anomaly rather than a persistent mechanical fault. At 14 years old, the odometer shows 62,535 miles, which is low at roughly 4,467 miles per annum. The car covered 6,529 miles between April 2022 and April 2023, then 10,621 miles over the following 16 months, and 7,863 miles between October 2024 and September 2025. No interval is excessive, and there are no suspicious gaps. The pattern reflects light but steady use. Because the MOT history is entirely clean, there are no recurring fault lines to follow. Still, at 62,535 miles and in its 14th year, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on suspension bushes, dampers, and any wear in the rear subframe mountings. Brake discs and calipers deserve a close look, as binding calipers often appear without an MOT advisory. Tyre age also matters, since a car used so little can develop sidewall cracking before the tread wears out. No DVSA test has flagged structural corrosion, but a 2012 Mercedes can still rust around the sills, front wing edges, and floor pan once the underseal degrades. The engine bay should be checked for oil seepage, particularly around the timing-chain area common to this 1.8-litre unit. On the evidence before me, the car presents no immediate mechanical red flags, but the usual consumable and corrosion checks remain the buyer's responsibility.