2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · PE12 YJR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows the first sign of age-related degradation after years of clean results. The test in August 2025 at 42,465 miles identified a failure regarding a corroded offside front brake pipe covered in grease. This represents a shift from the three consecutive clean records seen between 2022 and 2024, indicating that components are now beginning to succumb to environmental exposure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between August 2021 and August 2025, where the car covered only 29,360 miles over over four years. While this low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often leads to premature failure of rubber elements. The 2021 test confirmed this risk by flagging heavy perishing on both the rear and offside front tyres, a classic symptom of a vehicle sitting for long periods rather than high mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the corrosion found on the offside front pipe has not spread to other lines or unions. Given the history of low usage, the suspension components should be checked for seized caliper pins and perished bushings, which occur frequently from lack of movement. Additionally, the current tyres must be inspected for sidewall cracking, as the previous record proves the rubber compound is prone to age-related failure despite low tread depth.