2011 Mercedes-Benz C 6.2L Petrol · V8 YGY

The vehicle presents a broadly stable mechanical condition at its most recent MOT in September 2025, passing at 67,346 miles with only a minor advisory for play in the steering rack inner joint. This is a recurring item, first flagged in September 2024 at 66,750 miles alongside multiple tyre advisories for cracking, perishing, and cuts. The trend is neither sharply worsening nor fully resolving. The steering rack play has persisted across two consecutive tests, suggesting a slow-developing wear point rather than a sudden failure. Tyre condition was flagged in 2024 but not reappearing in 2025, which implies replacement in the interim and reasonable attention to consumables. The 2023 test at 65,997 miles was entirely clean, indicating a period of solid upkeep before these minor wear items surfaced. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2011 vehicle, averaging roughly 4,490 miles per year. Between August 2023 and September 2024, the car covered just 753 miles, and from September 2024 to September 2025, it added only 596 miles. This points to very light recent use or possible long periods of standing. Low annual mileage can preserve structural components but also risks dried-out rubber bushes, perished tyres, and corroded brake components from lack of regular heat cycling and use. The sparse but consistent annual testing pattern suggests the car has been kept on the road rather than abandoned, though the minimal mileage accumulation warrants attention to moisture-related deterioration. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the steering rack and inner joints, given the repeated advisory for play. Check for clonking over uneven surfaces and excessive free play at the wheel. The 2024 advisories for tyre cuts and perishing, while not repeated in 2025, highlight the risk of age-related rubber degradation on a low-mileage car. Inspect all tyre sidewalls and date codes carefully, especially if the same set remains fitted. The 2021 advisory for corroded rear brake pipes, though not repeated in later tests, raises a flag about underbody corrosion history. A thorough check of brake lines, fuel lines, and the underside for structural rust or moisture ingress is advisable, particularly if the vehicle has stood for extended periods. The 2022 oil leak advisory, described as not excessive, should also be verified at the sump, rocker cover, and cam seals during any pre-purchase inspection.