2006 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · KY06 URC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding mechanical and suspension components. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 127,507 miles resulted in a pass, it highlighted a failure to address recurring issues identified in previous years. The persistence of corroded rear brake pipes across five consecutive tests from 2023 to 2026 suggests that the owner is performing only the minimum repairs necessary to pass the inspection rather than conducting preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. There was a significant gap of 11,200 miles between January 2024 and February 2025, followed by another 9,600 miles before the February 2026 test. This steady accumulation indicates the car is not sitting excessively, but the age of the vehicle explains the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the perishing tyres and cracks noted in the 2025 and 2026 records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The record shows play in the lower ball joints dating back to 2024 and a failure of both front coil springs in early 2025, indicating the front end is reaching the end of its service life. The recurring issue of binding rear brakes and corroded brake pipes presents a high risk of future failure or uneven pad wear. Furthermore, the February 2026 test found three tyres near the legal limit with uneven wear, suggesting that basic consumable maintenance is being neglected until they become a failure point.