2010 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KP10 XOC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent inspection indicates a shift toward deferred reactive maintenance. While the car maintained a clean record between 2023 and 2025, the March 2026 test at 120,874 miles revealed multiple points of wear that were previously absent. This suggests that the current owner has moved from proactive upkeep to addressing components only once they reach a point of failure or an advisory threshold. The mileage pattern remains remarkably consistent for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per annum. The data shows a steady usage profile with roughly 2,000 miles covered between March 2025 and March 2026, and approximately 5,000 miles in the year leading up to the 2025 test. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy strain, but can also lead to the degradation of rubber components and seals due to age-related perish despite the low total odometer reading. A buyer must prioritize a thorough brake system inspection as the March 2026 test flagged both front and rear brake discs as pitted and scored alongside thin front pads. The presence of pitting on the discs often indicates long periods of standing or infrequent use, which can lead to binding calipers. Furthermore, the failure in February 2023 for low tyre tread depth and the subsequent advisories for both rear tyres in 2026 highlight a pattern of neglecting consumable items until they become hazardous. An in-person inspection should also check the suspension bushes for cracking and structural corrosion, as these are common failure points on a Mercedes of this era that are not always captured during a standard MOT test.