2018 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · HF18 HFL

The overall roadworthiness status is currently failing, as evidenced by the most recent test on 2026-04-01 which was passed at 54,958 miles. However, the maintenance trend is deteriorating significantly, with the most recent test showing a severe failure of the rear brakes and a critical tread depth issue in the rear tyres. This indicates that the vehicle has not undergone basic upkeep since the 2023-04-12 test, which was passed at 22,791 miles. The rapid accumulation of miles since the 2024-04-11 test, where the rear tyres were checked for tread depth below 1.6mm, suggests that basic maintenance was skipped, likely due to the owner's reliance on the vehicle's current state. The mileage pattern shows a clear gap between the 2023-04-12 and 2024-04-11 tests, where the vehicle was tested at 22,791 miles before failing again at 27,868 miles on the same date. This gap of approximately 5,000 miles represents a significant accumulation of wear that is not typical for a 2018 model, which should be maintained at roughly 6,870 miles per year. The rapid increase in mileage since the 2024-04-11 test, where the rear tyres were checked for tread depth below 1.6mm, suggests that the owner may have relied on the vehicle's condition rather than regular servicing. The 2026-04-01 test at 54,958 miles confirms that the vehicle is now approaching the legal limit for the rear tyres, a condition that is critical for safety. Given the recurring faults in the rear brakes and tyres, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to assess the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and binding calipers. The failure of the rear brakes and the severe tread loss in the rear tyres indicate that the vehicle is in serious structural and mechanical risk. The absence of a binding caliper or a failing brake pad suggests that the braking system is likely to fail soon, requiring immediate professional inspection to determine if the vehicle can be brought to a safe roadworthiness level.