2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · PO61 XVF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding critical braking components. While the most recent test on 17 June 2026 at 109,900 miles passed, it flagged perishing on both rear tyres. This follows a more significant failure in August 2025 where the car failed due to parking brake inefficiency and multiple brake pipe issues, indicating that the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults once they prompted a test failure. At 109,900 miles, the car has averaged approximately 7,300 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a fifteen-year-old vehicle. The mileage data shows steady progression, with roughly 2,700 miles driven between September 2024 and August 2025, and another 1,500 miles since. This consistent interval suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which often explains the accelerated degradation of rubber components seen in the records. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the brake system due to the persistent corrosion on the offside front and nearside rear brake pipes. These faults have appeared in every test since 2023, suggesting an ongoing issue with rust protection that has not been fully rectified. The buyer should also check the offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage, as the dust cover was noted as deteriorated in 2025. Given the age of the vehicle and the history of perishing tyres, it is also vital to examine the condition of all suspension bushes and structural integrity for signs of advanced corrosion that the MOT tester has not yet flagged.