2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · X9 ABM

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent MOT test in January 2026 at 106,099 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the only mechanical defect identified in the previous year has been addressed. The 2025 test flagged a nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint with slight play, but the absence of this fault in the subsequent inspection suggests the owner performed the necessary repairs to return to safety standards. The mileage profile indicates consistent high usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 13,200 miles per annum. There is a significant jump in usage between March 2022 and January 2025, where the car covered over 38,000 miles in a three-year period. This rapid accumulation suggests the vehicle was likely used for long-distance motorway commuting rather than city trips, which typically results in more predictable wear patterns on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking assemblies compared to low-mileage examples. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the ball joint repair from 2025 remains secure and that no adjacent components are now developing play. Given the high mileage and the history of minor tyre damage in 2022, checking for uneven tyre wear and the condition of the brake discs is essential. The 2022 advisories regarding damage to both nearside tyres suggest a history of curbing or impact, which warrants checking the wheel alignment and steering rack components for hidden stress or deformation.