2014 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · CA64 BCV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a recurring pattern of unresolved mechanical issues. While it passed its latest test in December 2025 at 48,678 miles, it had failed that same test due to an inoperative engine malfunction light and a binding front brake. The fact that the nearside front brake was flagged in both 2023 and 2025 suggests that the owner may only be performing reactive repairs rather than addressing the root cause. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-usage patterns, moving from 42,629 miles in late 2023 to 48,678 miles by late 2025. While low mileage typically implies less wear on drivetrain components and engine internals, it often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, such as perished brake hoses or seized caliper seals, which appears to align with the mechanical faults noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the nearside front brake assembly. The persistent binding issue, which ranged from excessive in 2023 to not excessively in 2025, indicates a likely sticking caliper piston or worn slide pins that requires professional attention. The 2025 record also noted nearside front and rear tyres worn to the legal limit with edge wear, suggesting a neglect of basic maintenance despite the low overall mileage. Furthermore, the engine management system should be verified to ensure the previous failure was fully rectified and not merely cleared with a diagnostic tool.