2014 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LL64 VCE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful test in April 2026, though the immediate maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive repairs after a significant failure just nine days prior. The April 2026 failure at 64,837 miles revealed critical defects including both fractured front coil springs and thin rear brake pads. While these issues were addressed to secure a pass at 64,841 miles, the simultaneous failure of multiple suspension components suggests a lack of preventative inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. There is a distinct gap in usage between March 2023 and March 2024, where the car covered only 667 miles in a full year. However, usage increased significantly between 2024 and 2026, covering over 8,000 miles in two years. This intermittent low-mile usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and brake system corrosion, which aligns with the mechanical failures observed in the most recent test. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension to ensure that the fractured coil springs were replaced with high-quality units and that the alignment has been corrected. Given the previous failure of the rear brake pads, a thorough check of the entire braking system for scoring on the discs or seized calipers is necessary to rule out uneven wear. The 2023 advisory regarding uneven tyre wear indicates a past issue with tracking geometry or worn suspension bushes, which should be verified to prevent premature replacement of new tyres.