2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC 3.0L Petrol · RO18 ONB

A consistently clean MOT record defines this 2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC, with all five recorded tests from 2022 through 2026 resulting in a pass and only a single advisory ever raised against the vehicle. The most recent examination on 18 March 2026 was completed without any defects or advisories being noted, and the prior test in February 2025 stands as the only occasion where an examiner flagged an issue, namely front inner tyres worn close to the legal limit on both sides. Across four full years of testing there are no recorded advisories relating to corrosion, brake component wear, suspension deterioration, exhaust integrity, or any structural concerns, which presents a relatively stable roadworthiness profile for a car of this age. The absence of any failures, refusals, or repeated component-specific advisories over the testing period is a notable feature of the history. The recorded mileage of 20,801 miles across approximately eight years equates to an average accumulation of roughly 2,600 miles per year, which is substantially below typical usage for a vehicle of this type and age. There are no extended gaps in the MOT testing record that would suggest the car was off the road for a prolonged period, with tests recorded consecutively in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. The mileage progression between tests remains modest and broadly consistent year on year, indicating a pattern of light, regular use rather than either long-term storage or high-mileage accumulation. Mechanically, this lower rate of use means that wear-related components such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and suspension bushes are unlikely to have accumulated the heat cycling and stress associated with high-mileage driving, but extended periods of standing combined with short journeys can promote issues such as moisture retention in the braking system, oxidation of brake disc surfaces, and deterioration of rubber components through lack of regular flexing. Given that the sole advisory in the MOT record concerned front inner tyre wear on both sides simultaneously, this is the area most warranting close physical inspection at the time of viewing. Inner edge wear on both fronts in particular can indicate issues with camber geometry, worn suspension components such as lower control arm bushes, top mounts, or spring seats, or potentially a tracking misalignment that has been allowed to persist. On a test drive, any pulling to one side under braking, a vague or wandering steering feel, or clonking or knocking transmitted through the front suspension when traversing speed humps, potholes, or uneven surfaces should be noted carefully. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive without excessive travel, and the car should track straight on a flat road without requiring constant steering correction. Given the low overall mileage, a thorough inspection should also pay attention to components that suffer more from underuse than from wear. Brake discs should be checked for any significant lipping at the outer edge or any surface pitting or rust scoring, as lightly used discs can corrode unevenly, and the handbrake holding ability on an incline should be confirmed. All four tyres should be inspected for signs of age-related sidewall cracking or perishing, as tyres fitted some years ago may have degraded regardless of remaining tread depth. Flexible components such as CV gaiters, suspension boots, and any visible rubber hosing under the bonnet should be checked for splitting or deterioration, and the underside of the vehicle should be examined for any fluid seepage from the engine, transmission, or differential that may have developed during periods of infrequent use. A clean and largely advisory-free MOT history does not eliminate the need for these physical checks, particularly on a low-mileage example where condition can be heavily dependent on storage circumstances and specific component ageing.