2012 Mercedes-Benz C 6.2L Petrol · WJ12 BCK

The vehicle remains roadworthy as of the latest MOT on 24 January 2024 at 58,683 miles, with no defects recorded. The trend since the 2021 failures has been largely positive; after the 12 December 2021 re‑test the car has passed every subsequent inspection, suggesting that any major issues were addressed and the maintenance pattern is now stable. With 14 years of age and 58,683 miles, the annual average is roughly 4,200 miles, well below the typical figure for a car of this age. Mileage accumulation has been steady, with increments of 3,500–4,000 miles between each test. The only notable gap is the 13‑month interval between 31 May 2018 (37,503 miles) and 24 June 2019 (43,599 miles), during which the vehicle travelled 6,096 miles – a normal rate for a lightly used car. No sudden spikes or prolonged periods of inactivity are evident. Potential concerns for a prospective buyer centre on tyres, brakes, and suspension. Tyre wear has appeared repeatedly: near‑legal tread depth on the nearside front in 2022, worn edges on the nearside rear in 2021, and legal‑limit wear on both rear tyres in 2015. The 12 December 2021 failure also flagged exposed ply on the off‑side rear tyre. Front brake discs showed corrosion in 2020, and the off‑side front suspension ball joint had slight play in 2018. A thorough inspection should confirm the condition of all tyres, verify that the rear tyre cords are intact, check the brake discs for pitting or excessive corrosion, and test the ball joint for play or wear. Structural rust or bodywork issues were not recorded, but a visual check for corrosion on the chassis and wheel arches remains prudent.