2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LS61 PZN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding reactive rather than proactive repairs. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 171,888 miles, it failed just one day prior with multiple significant defects. The presence of an offside front anti-roll bar ball joint failure and tyre fouling in the 2025 failure suggests that components are only being addressed once they reach a point of failure rather than being replaced during routine service intervals. At 171,888 miles, this fifteen-year-old Mercedes has covered an average of approximately 11,400 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK driving patterns for its age. The record shows consistent usage, with roughly 12,500 miles covered between June 2024 and June 2025, and another 5,000 miles between May 2023 and June 2024. However, the recurring oil leak noted appearing in every test since 2023 indicates a persistent engine issue that remains unaddressed. A physical inspection must focus on the front suspension geometry, as the lower control arm bushes and ball joints have appeared as recurring faults over the last two years. The buyer should verify the condition of the front bumper mountings, which were flagged for corrosion in the most recent 2025 tests. Given the history of pitted front brake discs in 2023 and multiple instances of tyre wear near legal limits, the current state of all consumables and rubber components requires close scrutiny to ensure they are not nearing the end of their functional life.