2010 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LB10 LDJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its latest MOT in September 2025 at 66,705 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reactive, as the owner consistently addresses specific failures immediately upon testing. The September 2025 failure involving an inoperative offside rear stop lamp and a structural cut to the offside front inner tyre was rectified quickly to achieve a subsequent pass, suggesting a pattern of addressing immediate safety defects rather than preventative mechanical overhaul. The mileage profile is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,169 miles per year. The data shows consistent but infrequent use, moving from 58,654 miles in May 2023 to 66,705 miles by September 2025. This low annual mileage suggests suggests that the primary drivetrain and engine components have seen minimal wear, though it often increases the risk of rubber-based components degrading, seals drying out, or brake calipers seizing due to long periods of inactivity. A physical inspection must focus on the recurring oil leak that has been noted in every test between 2023 and 2024. While the tester previously classified this as not excessive, the persistence of the leak over three years indicates a weeping gasket or seal that requires monitoring to prevent future fluid loss. The 2024 failure regarding the anti-lock braking system warning lamp also warrants verification to ensure the sensor or module was properly repaired rather than just cleared, as an electrical fault here represents a critical safety system failure.