2018 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · CC68 WES

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on February 2026 at 96,536 miles with no defects recorded. This indicates a current state of roadworthiness following a significant failure in the previous year. However, the data from March 2025 test at 91,085 miles reveals critical safety issues that required immediate rectification. The tester identified fractures across all four inner road wheels, ranging from two to four cracks, alongside an inoperative engine management system light. The presence of a child seat also prevented a full inspection of the adult seat belt, suggesting a lapse in thorough preparation of the vehicle prior to the testing appointment during that specific period. At 96,536 miles, this eight-year-old Mercedes covers an average of over 12,000 miles per year, which places consistent demand on wear-and-tear components. The history shows a persistent pattern of neglect regarding tyre maintenance. Between 2021 and 2025, the vehicle repeatedly failed for tyres being worn to the legal limit or below the 1.6mm threshold. Specifically, the November 2022 failure at 57,973 miles highlighted a nearside rear tyre significantly below legal requirements. This recurring trend suggests that previous owners replaced consumables only after failing inspections rather than following proactive service intervals. While the 2026 result is clean, the high mileage and past structural failure of all four wheels indicate the vehicle may have been subjected to significant impacts or severe pothing. A buyer should verify the suspension geometry and bush condition for uneven wear, as the fractured wheels often correlate with stress on the steering assembly. The previous engine management light failure in 2025 should also be cross-referenced with a diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the engine computer after being cleared for the test.