2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 Premium + 4MATIC Auto 3.0L Petrol · KP68 AFF

The most recent MOT inspection conducted on 22 April 2024 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. When reviewing the recent history, the vehicle demonstrates a stable and consistent maintenance trend, having achieved clean passes in both 2023 and 2024. This absence of recorded failures or advisory items suggests that the vehicle has been kept to a high standard and that no significant mechanical or structural issues have been flagged during recent official testing. The recorded mileage of 76,649 miles for an eight-year-old vehicle indicates an annual usage rate of approximately 9,581 miles. This is a typical usage profile for a vehicle of this class, suggesting the car has been driven regularly enough to avoid the complications of long-term standing, such as fluid stagnation or battery depletion. However, at this mileage, you should expect that consumable components such as brake pads, discs, and suspension elements are approaching mid-life wear and should be inspected for remaining serviceability. Since the MOT history is clean, your physical inspection should focus on age-related degradation and performance-specific wear. Closely examine the tyres for any signs of sidewall perishing or cracking, which can occur due to age regardless of tread depth, and check for uneven wear patterns that might suggest alignment issues. During the test drive, listen for any clunks or knocks when navigating uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn suspension bushes or dampers, and feel for any brake shudder or pulsation that might suggest warped discs or binding calipers. It is also essential to verify the service book to ensure that time-based maintenance, such as brake fluid changes and coolant refreshes, has been carried out according to the manufacturer's intervals. Check the engine bay for any signs of minor oil or fluid leaks around gaskets or turbocharger housings, which are common on high-performance engines. Finally, assess the condition of the 12V battery and check the underbody for any signs of excessive corrosion or exhaust system degradation that may not have yet reached the threshold for an MOT advisory.