2013 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KW62 DHX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a persistent trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in January 2024 at 191,468 miles flagged slight play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint and noted front tyres reaching the legal limit. This follows a recurring issue from January 2023 at 180,874 miles, where both nearside and offside front ball joints showed wear. This suggests that the front suspension components are failing progressively due to the high mileage environment. At 191,468 miles, this thirteen-year-old Mercedes has covered a significant distance, averaging approximately 14,700 miles per year. The record shows consistent usage, with a 29,700-mile gap between the December 2020 and December 2021 tests, indicating heavy or long-distance motorway use. This high rate of accumulation places considerable stress on the drivetrain and suspension assemblies, which aligns with the frequent mechanical advisories. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, specifically the ball joints and control arms, as these have been flagged in multiple consecutive years. The braking system also shows a history of neglect, with a defective parking brake lever in 2022 and thin rear pads noted in 2021. You should check for uneven wear on the discs and ensure the parking brake mechanism has been properly adjusted, as the record suggests the owner only addressed these issues when they approached failure thresholds.