2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC 2.1L Diesel · BV59 FKF

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile, with the maintenance history indicating a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its most recent test in April 2024 at 163,212 miles, this followed a significant failure just 10,000 miles prior. That failure record revealed multiple critical safety-related defects, including thin front brake linings, worn discs, and a deficient parking brake. The trend suggests that mechanical components and consumable items are only addressed once they reach the point of legal non-compliance. At 163,212 miles, the car has averaged approximately 9,600 miles per year over its seventeen-year life, which is consistent with typical annual usage. However, there is a notable gap in the data between July 2021 and April 2024, where the vehicle covered only 13,200 miles in three years. This period of low usage, combined with the corroded brake pipe noted in 2019, suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods, which often leads to the deterioration of rubber components and the degradation of braking fluid. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly. The record flags an excessively worn nearside anti-roll bar ball joint in 2024 and previous play in the steering rack inner joints from 2020. These issues indicate significant wear on the front end geometry. Furthermore, the recurring mention of tyres worn on the edges across multiple years suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn shock absorbers that have not been properly rectified. The underside should also be inspected for structural corrosion, specifically around the brake lines, given the 2019 failure for corroded rear piping.