2015 Mercedes-Benz C 4.0L Petrol · BO04 OBZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of deferred mechanical repairs. While it passed its latest test in November 2025 at 98,454 miles, it failed immediately prior due to an inoperative engine malfunction light and recurring suspension issues. The persistence of slight-play defects in both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints between 2024 and 2025 suggests the owner is monitoring worn components rather than proactively replacing them. At 98,454 miles over 11 years, the car averages approximately 9,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for its age. The mileage data shows steady progression, with roughly 7,600 miles covered between August 2024 and November 2025. However, the low mileage has not shielded the vehicle from age-related degradation, as evidenced by the perished tyre and exhaust leak recorded in 2024, which indicate that components may be being neglected despite the low distance driven. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front suspension geometry, as the recurring ball joint faults have remained flagged across multiple testing cycles. The buyer should also verify the exhaust system to ensure the minor leak under the bonnet noted in 2024 has not developed into a more significant structural failure. Furthermore, the engine management light failure in late 2025 requires a professional diagnostic scan to confirm that a sensor fault was simply cleared rather than masked, as an underlying engine issue could lead to significant future costs.