2013 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FV63 KYC

The vehicle presents a broadly stable mechanical condition with a current MOT valid until August 2025, though the most recent test on 14 August 2024 at 148,476 miles flagged an offside rear service brake binding. This was a minor advisory-level defect rather than a dangerous failure, and the car passed the same day on retest after rectification. The maintenance trend overall is stable rather than worsening, with no evidence of escalating structural or safety-critical faults across the recorded history. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a 2013 vehicle, averaging roughly 11,421 miles per year. A gap of approximately 1,838 miles occurred between the August 2023 test at 146,638 miles and the August 2024 test at 148,476 miles, suggesting normal annual driving without prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage use. The record shows no anomalous jumps or suspiciously low intervals that would indicate clocking concerns. The recurring area of note is the braking system. The offside rear service brake binding appeared on both the failed and passed tests in August 2024, indicating a caliper or sliding mechanism issue that required attention. A prospective buyer should inspect the rear brake calipers, sliders, and flexible hoses for corrosion or seizure, and verify that the handbrake mechanism releases fully on that side. Brake disc condition and pad wear should also be checked for uneven patterns consistent with a previously binding caliper. Beyond the brakes, the 2022 advisory for a damaged windscreen remains worth verifying, as stone chips or cracks can propagate over time and affect structural integrity or driver visibility. The headlamp aim defects from the same year were resolved, but a quick check of beam alignment during any test drive would confirm the fix held. With no structural corrosion, suspension, or exhaust emissions failures on record, the car appears to have been maintained to a reasonable standard. A thorough underbody inspection for rust and a check of suspension bushes and coil springs at this mileage would be prudent before purchase.