2010 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KP10 MBF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a transition from reactive repairs to stable monitoring. The most recent test in November 2023 at 71,418 miles passed with only a non-excessive oil leak noted. This follows a significant failure in late 2022 where multiple faults across the suspension, wipers, and tyres were identified. While the vehicle cleared the immediate safety defects from that period, the recurring nature of an oil leak across several years suggests a slow seep that requires monitoring rather than immediate overhaul. At 71,418 miles, this sixteen-year-old Mercedes reflects exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 4,464 miles per year. This low usage often implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it can lead to degradation of rubber-based parts. The record shows a gap of over 8,000 miles between October 2021 and November 2022, followed by roughly 4,200 miles in the following year. This consistent low-frequency driving pattern supports the lack of major mileage-related mechanical failures. A buyer must personally inspect the engine bay for the source of the oil leak flagged in both 2021 and 2023. Given the leak was described as excessive once and non-excessive later, one should check the front crank seal, oil filter housing, and engine block gaskets. The failure of anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers in 2022 indicates that rubber components are beginning to perish due to age, which is common in low-mileage vehicles that sit stationary. Verify the condition of the suspension bushes and boots to ensure no further cracking has occurred since the 2022 repairs.