2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC 2.0L Petrol · WA69 OZR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than proactive care. While the most recent test on 25 July 2025 at 38,517 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure for multiple critical tyre defects. The tester identified a rear tyre with exposed cords and two front tyres showing signs of perishing and edge-related wear. This pattern suggests the owner only addresses safety defects once they trigger an MOT failure, rather than replacing consumables during regular intervals. At seven years old, the recorded mileage of 38,517 miles is low, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap in usage between August 2023 (19,633 miles) and August 2024 (29,624 miles), where the car covered 10,000 miles in a single year. The low overall annual mileage often leads to degradation of rubber-based components, which aligns with the cracking and perishing found on the front tyres noted in the July 2025 record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of all tyres, as the history reveals recurring issues with structural failure in rubber, including a bulge on the offside rear tyre in 2023 and exposed cords on the nearside rear in 2025. Given the low mileage relative to age, the inspector should also check the sidewalls for cracking and the suspension bushes for perishation, which can occur when vehicles sit for extended periods. While no structural corrosion or mechanical failures have been flagged, the consistent focus on tyre-related faults suggests that basic upkeep may have been neglected until legally necessary.