2010 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KP60 RZF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding the braking system. While it passed the most recent test on 28 May 2026 at 102,660 miles, the tester identified corrosion across three separate brake pipes. This issue is a recurring fault, as the June 2025 test at 100,200 miles also flagged corrosion on the offside front, nearside rear, and offside rear pipes. The presence of grease on these joints suggests previous attempts to mask the oxidation rather than addressing the underlying structural degradation of the metal lines. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. Between the March 2023 test at 90,684 miles and the March 2024 test at 97,446 miles, the car covered roughly 7,000 miles. The more recent interval of 2,460 miles between June 2025 and May 2026 follows this steady usage. This low accumulation indicates light use, though the failure in March 2024 at 97,357 miles reveals that basic consumable maintenance, such as tyre pressure and washer fluid, was neglected between service intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire braking system to ensure the corrosion has not progressed beyond the points previously flagged. Given the recurring nature of the pipework defects, a full replacement of the affected lines may be necessary to prevent future failure. The inspector should also check the chassis for structural rust, as corrosion on pipes often mirrors wider environmental damage, and verify that the offside rear tyre mentioned in the 2024 failure has been properly replaced and does not show signs of uneven wear.