2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · ML62 AAJ

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of reactive maintenance. The most recent inspection conducted on 5 December 2025 at 100,009 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating the car met all regulatory standards. This follows a pattern where previous failures were addressed immediately prior to re-test passes, suggesting the current owner is proactive regarding resolving faults once they are flagged by the tester. The mileage profile remains consistent with typical usage for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,144 miles per year. There is a notable period of activity between April 2023 and February 2025, during which the car covered over 29,000 miles in less than two years. This sudden spike in usage explains the accelerated wear on consumable components seen during that interval, though the recent return to the 100,000-mile milestone suggests the vehicle is now entering a phase where drivetrain and suspension components will require more rigorous scrutiny. While the recent records are clean, the failures in April 2023 and February 2025 indicate the vehicle is prone to specific issues that require mechanical attention. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are common points of failure on this model at this mileage. Given the age of the Mercedes, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the chassis and the integrity of the brake lines is essential to ensure that hidden leaks or rust were not captured during the standard MOT testing process.