2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC 2.1L Diesel · EU60 KZC

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC presents a stable and recently improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 November 2025 at 105,941 miles passed with zero defects, a clean bill of health that followed a failure on the same day at 105,939 miles for an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint. That defect was clearly rectified immediately, and the subsequent pass confirms the repair was completed to a satisfactory standard. The trajectory over the past three years shows a vehicle that has moved from recurring minor advisories toward a fully compliant state. The mileage pattern is consistent and unremarkable for a sixteen-year-old car. Annual use sits at roughly 6,600 miles, with steady accumulation from 93,198 miles in October 2022 to 105,941 miles by November 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, suggesting regular rather than sporadic use. The MOT history itself is well documented with consecutive annual tests, leaving no significant blind spots in the vehicle's recent past. A buyer should still inspect the front suspension carefully. The November 2025 failure for a worn lower arm ball joint, combined with a 2024 advisory for slight play in the nearside track rod end, points to the front end components having seen genuine wear rather than a one-off defect. Check the condition of the lower arms, track rod ends, and associated bushes for any play or deterioration, and verify that the ball joint replacement was done with quality parts. The 2023 advisory for a slightly worn nearside front wheel bearing also warrants attention; listen for humming or roughness when spinning the wheel and check for any play by rocking the top and bottom of the tyre. Tyre maintenance appears to have been inconsistent under previous ownership. Advisories for low rear tyre tread appeared in both 2022 and 2023, suggesting the previous keeper was slow to replace worn rubber. Inspect all four tyres for even tread depth and sidewall condition, and confirm the spare if fitted. Beyond these items, the clean November 2025 result and steady mileage accumulation indicate a vehicle that has been kept in reasonable mechanical order, with no evidence of structural corrosion, exhaust emissions failures, or braking defects in the recorded history.