2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · DC62 ASV

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT test in February 2026 at 65,787 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the owner addressed the mechanical failures from early 2025. While the January 2025 test revealed significant defects, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that the previous owner was responsive to safety-critical repairs once they were identified. The mileage profile is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-frequency usage, moving from 58,874 miles in January 2023 to 65,787 miles in February 2026. This low annual mileage suggests the engine and drivetrain have faced less mechanical stress, though it also increases the likelihood of rubber-based components degrading or brake calipers seizing due to age and potentially long periods of stationary operation. An in-person inspection should focus on the braking system given the January 2025 failure for thin rear brake pads and insufficient parking brake efficiency. Although these were rectified, a buyer should check for uneven pad wear or sticking calipers that can result from low-mileage cycles. The headlamp aim issues noted in that same test were minor adjustment faults, but verifying they remain aligned is necessary to prevent glare. Given the vehicle's age and low usage, the physical chassis must be inspected for structural corrosion, which often affects Mercedes models of this era regardless of miles driven. Suspension bushes and coil springs may crack or perish from time rather than wear. Checking the fluid levels and looking for leaks is also vital to ensure the low mileage has not led to seal degradation within the engine or gearbox.