2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · GV12 TVC

The most recent MOT on 2025-03-31 recorded a pass at 120,588 miles, but a failure just seven days earlier at 120,575 miles revealed significant issues. The failure included a damaged windscreen (3.2 (a) (i)), ineffective front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii)), excessive wear on the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)), and a leaking nearside rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)). These defects indicate both cosmetic and safety-critical concerns, with the brake pipe leak posing an immediate risk to braking performance. The pattern of defects shows a shift from minor issues to more serious mechanical faults. Earlier MOTs (2023-2021) only noted windscreen damage (3.2 (a) (i)), which is non-critical but recurring. The 2025 failure, however, highlights structural and safety-related problems . While the vehicle passed the subsequent MOT, the proximity of the failure to the pass suggests potential unresolved or recently repaired issues. The trend indicates a worsening condition , particularly in suspension and braking systems, which require urgent attention. The vehicle’s mileage of 120,588 miles over 14 years equates to ~8,613 miles per year, which is typical for its age . This suggests average usage rather than heavy wear, but the 2025 failure implies that component degradation may have accelerated .