2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LS12 SKF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 75,395 miles, this followed a significant failure just four days prior. That failure revealed multiple critical issues, including an inoperative engine management light, an ABS fault, and structural suspension wear. The transition from a multi-point failure to a pass suggests the owner addressed immediate faults only when forced by the MOT testing process, rather than performing preventative mechanical inspections. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 75,395 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,385 miles per year. However, the data shows a notable gap in usage between April 2022 and June 2024, where the vehicle covered only 40 miles over two years. This period of inactivity often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and fluid systems, which is evidenced by the corrosion on the rear coil springs noted in 2024 and the structural failure of the nearside rear tyre despite the low annual mileage. A buyer must inspect the vehicle for recurring mechanical weaknesses, as the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint was flagged as excessively worn in 2025. The persistent ABS warning lamp that appeared in both 2024 and 2025 requires a diagnostic check to ensure the sensor or control module has been properly rectified. Furthermore, the pitted and scored brake discs recorded in 2022 suggest the vehicle may have sat for long periods, leading to surface oxidation. Given the history of corrosion on the coil springs, a thorough inspection of the rear structural integrity and mounting points is essential to ensure that rust has not progressed beyond surface level.