2015 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · SIB 70

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent unresolved issue with the parking brake system. The most recent test in September 2025 at 78,670 miles showed a pass despite the parking brake pedal slow to return to stop. This specific fault first appeared during the January 2025 test at 72,401 miles, where it caused an immediate failure. While the vehicle has passed subsequent tests, the recurrence of this mechanical defect suggests the return mechanism or master cylinder has not been properly repaired, but merely adjusted. At 11 years old with 78,670 miles recorded, the car averages approximately 7,150 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a premium saloon. The data shows consistent usage intervals, with roughly 10,000 miles driven between January 2023 and January 2024, and another 9,600 miles between January 2024 and September 2025. This steady mileage suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which generally helps preserve rubber seals and braking components. A buyer must closely inspect the front wheel bearings, as the record shows play detected in both 2023 at 53,505 miles and 2024 at 62,878 miles. The failure to replace these bearings between those tests indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. Additionally, the January 2025 failure due to all four tyres being below the legal limit or worn on the edges points to past neglect of basic consumable upkeep. The buyer should verify the current alignment geometry given the previous edge wear patterns and ensure the parking brake mechanism operates fully without sticking to avoid a total failure in the future.