2013 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · CV63 NJK

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift towards developing suspension and rubber component wear. The most recent test in June 2025 at 95,625 miles flagged advisories for worn front suspension arm bushes and perishing rubber on the rear inner tyres. This follows a pattern established in 2024 where the same suspension arm issues were noted, indicating that the front end components are now reaching the end of their functional service life. The mileage profile is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. Between 2021 and 2023, the car covered roughly 6,000 miles with relatively clean records in particularly 2022. However, the 7,543 miles recorded between June 2023 and June 2025 coincide with the appearance of multiple advisories. The steady usage suggests a regular driving pattern, which explains the gradual degradation of brake-related hardware and rubber components seen in the later entries. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension to check for excessive play in the wisharm bushes, as the tester has flagged these for two consecutive years. The recurring reports of pitted and scored front brake discs in 2021 and 2024 suggest that the braking system may be prone to corrosion or is suffering from infrequent use. Additionally, the perishing of the rear inner tyres noted in 2025 indicates the vehicle may sit for extended periods or the tyres are simply aged, necessitating a thorough check of all sidewalls for cracking before purchase.