2008 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · LO08 YPN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in February 2026 at 120,307 miles passed despite significant concerns, including a corroded offside front brake pipe and a tyre worn to the legal limit on the inner edge. These issues suggest that the owner is addressing faults only when they threaten an MOT pass rather than monitoring wear components before they reach a failure state. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. Between February 2023 and February 2024, the car covered 13,413 miles, showing a period of higher usage compared to the 3,258 miles driven between the February 2025 and February 2026 tests. While the total mileage is relatively low for a Mercedes of this era, the age of the vehicle means that components like rubber and metal lines are susceptible to degradation regardless of the distance driven. A buyer must inspect the front-end suspension geometry and alignment due to the recurring inner-edge tyre wear noted in both 2025 and 2026. This pattern typically indicates worn wish arm bushes, faulty ball joints, or incorrect camber. Furthermore, the corroded offside front brake pipe flagged in the 2026 test requires a thorough check to ensure the corrosion is not deep-seated or structural, which could lead to sudden hydraulic failure. The 2024 failure for thin rear brake pads and sidewall damage further highlights a need for a comprehensive inspection of the braking system and tyre integrity.