2011 Mercedes-Benz C250 1.8L Petrol · X1 DBJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding braking and suspension components. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 124,438 miles passed, it revealed multiple significant advisories that suggest a lack of proactive maintenance. The transition from a clean record in 2022 to a series of failures and advisories involving brake discs, pipes, and suspension joints indicates that components are only being addressed when they approach failure limits rather than during scheduled service intervals. The recorded mileage of 124,438 miles over 15 years averages to approximately 8,300 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical usage for a diesel saloon of this age. The data shows consistent annual testing intervals, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between the September 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 9,200 miles between September 2024 and 2025. This steady accumulation confirms the vehicle has been subjected to regular mechanical stress, which explains the progressive degradation of wear items noted in the MOT history. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the braking system and front suspension. The recurring issues with pitted and scored brake discs, combined with fluctuating service brakes noted in 2024, suggest the rotors are thinning or suffering from uneven wear. The presence of corroded offside and nearside rear brake pipes in 2025 is a serious concern as corrosion can lead to sudden fluid leaks if not replaced. Furthermore, the noted play in the nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint indicates mechanical wear that will likely affect steering precision and tyre life. The uneven edge wear on the rear tyres in 2025 also suggests a potential alignment issue that should be verified to ensure the current tyres are not suffering from the same neglect.