2015 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · AF15 XJM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in April 2026, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent test at 82,381 miles, it failed immediately prior due to multiple mechanical and electronic defects. The recurrence of the engine malfunction light failure in both 2024 and 2026 suggests that the previous owner only addressed electronic faults when forced to by an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between February 2024 at 72,797 miles and April 2025 at 76,406 miles, the car covered only 3,600 miles, indicating a period of low usage followed by a surge of nearly 6,000 miles in the year leading up to the latest test. This fluctuating usage can sometimes lead to component seizing or the neglect of gradual wear-and-tear between inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The record flags worn offside front suspension arm ball joints in 2024 and worn arm bushes in 2026, which indicates a persistent issue with front geometry or component fatigue that has not been fully rectified. Furthermore, the rear brake discs were noted as pitted and scored in the April 2026 test. Given the repeated failures for offside front tyres wearing unevenly across multiple years, there is a high probability of an alignment issue that is causing premature tyre degradation.