2011 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · DL11 VGA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT test in September 2025 with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of recent improvement after a period of reactive mechanical repairs. While the car failed in August 2025 due to a leaking offside rear brake hose, the subsequent pass two days later indicates the fault was addressed immediately. This suggests the current owner is willing to rectify safety-critical failures once identified, rather than allowing defects to persist. At approximately 15 years old with 57,551 miles, this Mercedes has covered exceptionally low mileage, averaging roughly 3,800 miles per year. The data shows long intervals between tests, such as the 1,609 miles driven between August 2024 and August 2025. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to the degradation of rubber components and accelerated corrosion. The presence of corroded brake pipes in 2023 is a common symptom of a vehicle that sits for long periods rather than seeing regular use. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system. The 2023 failure highlighted a worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and a deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage, so these components must be verified as being free of play. Given the history of corrosion on the rigid brake pipes and the recent leaking hose, the entire hydraulic line network should be inspected for further surface decay or structural thinning. The rubber boots on the thrust arms and ball joints should also be checked for cracking or tearing, which is frequent on vehicles of this age and low mileage.