2013 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LR63 YFH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the history reveals a critical structural failure that was recently addressed. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 93,995 miles passed without defects, this followed a major failure just ten days prior at 93,978 miles. The tester flagged the rear sub-frame as corroded and seriously weakened, a significant structural integrity issue that required immediate repair or replacement to achieve the subsequent pass-test result. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-to-moderate usage profile, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. Between June 2022 and July 2025, the vehicle covered 12,431 miles, showing a stable usage rate. The short interval of only 17 miles between the June 2025 failure and the July 2025 pass indicates that the sub-frame issue was rectified immediately upon the failure, though the underlying corrosion corrosion suggests the chassis has reached a critical point despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the rear sub-frame to ensure the previous repair was executed to a professional standard and is not merely a cosmetic patch. Given the history of play in front suspension joints noted in 2022, the entire suspension assembly should be checked for signs of accelerated wear or perished bushings and rusted bolts. The presence of structural corrosion on the sub-frame indicates that the vehicle has operated in harsh environments, which necessitates frequent monitoring of other chassis components and mounting points in the future.