2011 Mercedes-Benz C250 2.1L Diesel · BV61 EHC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 127,708 miles passed, the record shows a persistent nearside rear brake hose issue. This specific defect appeared in three consecutive MOT tests between January 2024 and January 2026, suggesting that while the component was noted and monitored, it was not replaced despite the recurring mechanical irregularity. At 127,708 miles, the Mercedes-Benz has averaged approximately 8,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a fifteen-year-old vehicle. The data shows a significant spike in activity between December 2022 and January 2024, where the car covered over 3,400 miles in just one month. This rapid accumulation likely contributed to the failure in January 2024 at 120,516 miles, where the vehicle failed due to worn front suspension arm ball joints and rear tyres reaching the legal limit. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the 2024 failure revealed excessive wear on both the nearside and offside front lower ball joints. The front brake discs were also flagged as pitted and scored in early 2024, so these should be checked for thickness and uneven wear. Most importantly, the recurring nearside rear brake hose remains a point of concern; an inspector should check for any internal degradation or physical chafing that the tester has noted repeatedly over the last two years.