2018 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · M44 FAL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 43,765 miles was a pass, it revealed a nearside rear inner tyre worn close to the legal limit. This follows a significant failure in September 2024 where multiple mechanical components required immediate attention, suggesting that the vehicle only receives repairs when faults reach an MOT failure threshold. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,471 miles per year. However, there is a distinct spike in usage observed in the latter half of the record. Between November 2023 and September 2025, the car covered over 25,000 miles in just twenty months, compared to the roughly 3,700 miles covered in the preceding year. This rapid increase in usage can accelerate the degradation of rubber-based suspension components and stress the drivetrain despite the low overall odometer reading. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension and braking system due to the faults flagged in previous tests. The 2024 failure highlighted a fractured offside front coil spring and widespread pitting and scoring on all four brake discs. While these were likely replaced to secure the subsequent pass, the pitting suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods, leading to surface corrosion. The 2023 advisory for thin rear brake pads combined with the 2025 failure for uneven tyre wear indicates that basic consumables are frequently overlooked until they become safety risks.