2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · CL11 NTY

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a trend of neglect regarding critical safety systems. While it passed the test in May 2024 at 106,902 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior. The presence of multiple electronic faults, including the ABS, electronic stability control, and engine management lamp failures, indicates that the owner ignored serious warning lights until the MOT deadline. The recurring mention of corroded brake pipes across multiple years suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The mileage pattern is highly irregular for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. With 106,902 miles recorded, the car averages roughly 7,600 miles per year, yet the data shows a distinct stagnation in usage. Between March 2022 and May 2024, the vehicle covered only 631 miles over two years. This suggests the car sat stationary for long periods or was used very infrequently. Such inactivity often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and internal corrosion within metal lines, which aligns with the persistent brake pipe corrosion issues noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and underbody. The tester repeatedly flagged corroded front and nearside rear brake pipes covered in grease, which is a common tactic used to hide structural decay from an inspector. You should verify that these pipes have been replaced rather than merely cleaned or painted. Furthermore, the previous failure of the ABS and engine sensors in 2024 necessitates a diagnostic scan to ensure the faults were properly cleared and not simply masked. Given the long periods of standing, check for seized brake calipers, perished suspension bushes, and tyre flat spots.