2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC 1.8L Petrol · ML09 DFC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension and tyre condition. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 106,959 miles, this followed a failure due to critical tyre damage and developing suspension play. The recurring presence of play in the anti-roll bar linkages and suspension arm ball joints across multiple years suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults when they triggered a failure rather than performing preventative maintenance on the running gear. At 106,959 miles, this 17-year-old Mercedes has averaged approximately 6,300 miles per year, which aligns with low-to-moderate usage for its age. The data shows consistent usage over the last two years, with exactly roughly 2,700 miles covered between the February 2024 test at 102,232 miles and the February 2025 test at 104,947 miles. This steady mileage suggests the car has not been sitting excessively, but the age of the vehicle likely explains the degradation of rubber components despite the relatively low distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and rear anti-roll bars. The tester repeatedly flagged play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint starting in 2025 and 2026, while the nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar linkages have shown persistent wear since early 2025. Furthermore, the history of perishing tyres and exposed cords on the offside front indicates that the rubber is reaching the end of its structural life, necessitating a full set of fresh tyres to ensure safety.