2007 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · CV07 NKT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive ownership. While it passed its latest test in July 2025 at 159,017 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior. The owner addressed critical failures regarding rear brake pads, suspension ball joints, and tyres, yet the presence of structural corrosion and recurring mechanical advisories suggests that the vehicle is entering a stage where component replacement will become increasingly frequent to prevent ongoing failure. At 19 years old, the 159,017 recorded miles average approximately 8,370 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a car of this age. The record shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 5,700 miles covered between April 2023 and August 2024, and another 5,600 miles between August 2024 and July 2025. This regularity suggests the car is driven regularly, though the high mileage places significant stress on aging rubber-based suspension components and the braking system. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the rear vehicle structure, as the tester flagged corrosion in both July 2025 and the preceding failure that month. While the report notes structural rigidity is currently maintained, rust on Mercedes of this era often progresses rapidly. The history also highlights issues with the front suspension arm and anti-roll bar ball joints, which should be checked for further play or audible knocking. Given the previous failure of the steering rack inner joints in 2023, a road test is essential to ensure the steering remains remains precise and has not developed new faults.