2014 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KM63 TNO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive servicing. While the test in April 2026 at 66,425 miles passed, it flagged thin rear brake pads on both sides. This follows a similar advisory from February 2025 at 51,654 miles, indicating that the previous owner neglected to address brake wear until prompted by the tester. Despite the clean records in 2023 and 2024, the recurring brake issues now require immediate attention. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between September 2023 and February 2024, where the car covered only 2,346 miles in five months. However, the usage increased recently, with 14,771 miles covered between February 2025 and April 2026. This pattern of low mileage often leads to mechanical degradation from lack of use, as evidenced by the cracked rubber components and bald tyres noted in the 2022 test. A buyer must inspect the braking system thoroughly, as the rear pads have been flagged twice in the last year. The uneven parking brake application recorded in 2022 suggests the internal mechanism or cables may be seizing or corroded from inactivity. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, a physical inspection should also check for perished suspension bushes and aged rubber hoses, which frequently fail when cars sit for long periods. The structural integrity appears sound based on the history, but the mechanical focus should remain on consumables and age-related wear rather than mileage-based fatigue.