2011 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · RK11 XGY

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance trend, heavily compromised by a severe mileage anomaly. The most recent test on 2026-01-05 at 83,020 miles passed without defects, indicating the vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state. However, this reading contradicts the 2024-11-27 test at 130,311 miles, revealing a rollback of 47,291 miles. Such a drastic reduction points to potential odometer tampering, casting serious doubt on the true mileage and the validity of the current clean pass. The recurring electrical issues, specifically the central rear stop lamp, show a stable but unresolved pattern of neglect. The mileage pattern relative to this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is highly irregular. Between 2022-11-29 at 120,495 miles and 2023-11-22 at 125,124 miles, the vehicle accumulated 4,629 miles, indicating typical use. The 2024-11-27 test at 130,311 miles shows a further 5,187 miles, maintaining that steady pace. Yet, the 2026-01-05 test suddenly drops to 83,020 miles. A vehicle cannot un-drive itself. This discrepancy implies the previous owner likely wound back the odometer to inflate the car's perceived value, masking significant wear on consumables, suspension components, and the drivetrain that a genuine 83,000-mile example would not typically exhibit. A buyer must approach this vehicle with extreme caution and verify the true mileage through service invoices, finance records, or digital tooling marks. Physically inspect the condition of the brake discs, suspension bushes, and coil springs, as these components endure wear proportional to the 130,000-mile mark, not the stated 83,000. The tester flagged the central rear stop lamp on 2023-11-22 and again on 2024-11-27, suggesting a persistent wiring fault or connector corrosion behind the light cluster that the 2026 pass may have temporarily masked. Examine the nearside rear tyre closely, as the 2024 advisory for a cut not reaching the cords indicates previous impact damage or kerbing that could have weakened the sidewall structurally. Remove the nearside front child seat to allow a full inspection of the adult seatbelt webbing and buckle mechanism, ensuring the belt has not been stretched or frayed under the higher true mileage.