2009 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · KR09 WVJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of deferred repairs and recurring mechanical wear. While the most recent test on 18 June 2025 at 138,493 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure earlier that day due to an excessively worn front lower suspension arm ball joint. The trend shows that persistent issues like corroded brake pipes and wheel bearings remain across multiple years, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults when they threaten an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 138,493 miles represents an annual average of approximately 8,147 miles. This is consistent with typical usage patterns for a luxury saloon of this age. The data shows a steady progression of mileage, with roughly 3,800 miles covered between July 2023 and July 2024, and another 12,366 miles covered in the following year. This recent spike indicates the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber and fluid components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The record consistently flags corrosion on the front brake pipes and pitting on the brake discs across 2023, 2024, and 2025. The offside front wheel bearing has been noted for play since at least June 2023, indicating it is nearing end of life despite despite passing tests. Additionally, the state of the handbrake cable bracket, which was a failure point in 2023 and 2024, should be verified to ensure the repair was structural and not merely a temporary fix.