2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LA12 LEN

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, as evidenced by the most recent MOT test in February 2026 at 20,728 miles which returned a pass with no recorded defects or advisories. This continues a trend of clean passes over the last five years, suggesting that the vehicle has been kept in a condition that does not trigger the mechanical or structural failures typically seen in cars of this age. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,480 miles per year. The data shows very consistent usage between February 2022 at 18,035 miles and February 2025 at 20,670 miles, representing only 2,635 miles driven over three years. While this reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, such low annual mileage often leads to issues related to rubber perish, brake caliper oxidation, and fluid degradation due to lack of regular operation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on signs of age rather than high-mileage wear. The record of undertrays being fitted between 2022 and 2024 indicates a proactive approach to protecting the chassis from corrosion, but the structural integrity should still be verified for surface rust in mounting points where moisture may collect. Given the extremely low use, it is vital to check for pitted discs or seized brake calipers and to inspect the sidewalls for dry cracking, which frequently occurs on vehicles that remain stationary for long periods.