2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC 1.6L Petrol · JT 7217

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in March 2026 at 20,574 miles. The overall maintenance trend appears stable as the car maintained a clean record with no recorded defects between 2022 and 2025. The most recent test identified cracking or perishing on both the nearside and offside front tyres, marking the first sign of age-related degradation in the records. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,572 miles per year. Data shows a consistent but slow rate of accumulation, moving from 9,175 miles in September 2022 to 20,574 miles by March 2026. This low usage suggests minimal mechanical wear on high-stress components like the engine and gearbox, but the long intervals between tests often lead to the premature aging of rubber components and seals, which can fail due to stationary time rather than distance driven. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the front tyres to assess the perishing noted in the March 2026 test, as low tread depth can mask structural failure in the rubber. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also check for brake corrosion on the discs and calipers, which frequently occurs when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods. Inspecting the suspension bushes and bushings for cracking is equally vital, as the low-frequency use does not prevent these materials from becoming brittle over a decade.