2005 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · KS05 EYG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 230,997 miles passed without defects, it followed a significant failure just two days prior. That failure identified critical safety issues, including weakened rear brake discs, worn pads, and a failing front wheel bearing. The transition from a heavy failure to a clean pass suggests the owner only addresses major mechanical faults when forced to do so by the testing process. The mileage data shows a dramatic surge in usage over the last year. Between May 2024 at 140,053 miles and October 2025 at 230,997 miles, the car covered over 90,000 miles in approximately 17 months. This far exceeds the average of 11,000 miles per year typical for a vehicle of this age. Such high annual mileage puts extreme strain on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking components, which explains the rapid deterioration of parts like ball joints and wheel bearings noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension integrity. The 2023 record already flagged corrosion on the rear sub-frame, which must be monitored to ensure structural rust has not progressed into significant perforation despite the pass. Given the recurring failures of ball joints, anti-roll bar bushes, and dust covers across 2024 and 2025, the entire front suspension geometry should be checked for remaining play or perished rubber components. The braking system also requires close scrutiny, as the recent failure for weakened discs and thin pads indicates the components are being pushed to their absolute limits.