2013 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · WJ63 CGV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its January 2026 test at 95,980 miles, this followed a significant failure just seventeen weeks prior. That failure highlighted multiple critical safety-related issues, including worn front brake discs, thin rear pads, a binding nearside caliper, and a defective parking brake. This sequence suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when they threatened an MOT failure, rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. There was a notable gap of 12,000 miles covered between January 2023 and January 2024, followed by roughly 8,000 miles in the subsequent year. The relatively low annual mileage suggests light use, but it does not exempt the vehicle from age-related component fatigue. The recurring nature of rubber-based suspension component faults across several years indicates that these parts are beginning to degrade over time regardless of the total distance driven. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension geometry, as worn arm bushes and ball joints have appeared consistently in 2024, 2025, and 2026. These recurring issues can lead to poor handling and uneven tyre wear if not fully replaced. The braking system requires a thorough check to ensure the 2026 repairs were comprehensive and that the parking brake mechanism is not seizing or binding again. Additionally, verify that the wheel bearings, which showed play in 2024, have been replaced, as these components typically progress toward total failure if ignored.