2017 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · WD66 ELJ

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding deferred attention to consumable braking components. The most recent test in January 2026 at 82,604 miles flagged thin nearside rear brake pads and pitted or scored discs across all four wheels. While the car passed, the recurring nature of these brake-related advisories suggests the previous owner waited for components to approach failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,200 miles per year. There is a significant jump of 14,532 miles recorded between January 2024 and January 2025, followed by another 15,487-mile interval between 2025 and 2026. This steady accumulation indicates regular road use, which is generally better for mechanical components than long periods of sitting, yet it explains the accelerated wear on tyres and brake hardware noted in the later records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the record shows persistent pitting on the discs across three consecutive years starting from 2024. The tester also noted uneven tyre wear in the 2023 and 2025 tests, which frequently points to alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have not yet been addressed. Focus should be paid to the condition of the rear calipers and the remaining tread on current tyres, as the history indicates a pattern of replacing parts only when they reach the legal limit.