2018 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KS18 EDK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test on 3 June 2024 at 44,288 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, despite an initial failure entry on the same day that also listed no defects. This anomaly suggests a clerical administrative error or a rapid re-test, but the overall trend indicates the vehicle has maintained mechanical standards over the last three years. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,536 miles per year. Between April 2021 at 23,249 miles and April 2022 at 30,058 miles, the car covered 6,809 miles, followed by a slower accumulation of 7,230 miles over the subsequent two years until the June 2024 test. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components or brake corrosion due to lack of thermal cycling. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to low-mileage use. Since the MOT record shows no advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, or structural rust, the inspector should manually check for perished sidewalls or seized calipers that the tester missed. Given the low mileage relative to the age, verifying the brake discs for pitting and the brake fluid for moisture is essential, as these elements age through time regardless of the distance driven.