2018 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Petrol · ML18 RMZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive servicing regarding consumable components. The most recent test in February 2026 at 74,104 miles resulted in a pass despite advisories for both front and rear brake pads wearing thin. This indicates that while the vehicle meets minimum legal standards, the previous owner is waiting until components reach the end of their service life before replacement, rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,200 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between November 2022 at 66,053 miles and the August 2024 test at 73,701 miles, representing an accumulation of over 7,600 miles in twenty months. Since then, the car has covered only 4,403 miles over two years, suggesting a recent period of low usage which may explain the accelerated wear observed on the braking and suspension components. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, following the failure in August 2024 for an excessively worn nearside lower suspension arm ball joint. While this was repaired to pass the test, the age of the vehicle components suggests that other rubber bushes and joints may be nearing their fatigue limit. The February 2026 advisories for thin brake pads necessitate an immediate physical check of the disc thickness to ensure no glazing or scoring has occurred, as the pads are clearly at the point of replacement.