2017 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Petrol · YC17 NNK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 89,789 miles passed, it followed a failure just two weeks prior. The presence of an inoperative Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) during that failure suggests a serious electronic or sensor fault was ignored until the retest. This pattern indicates that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when they directly threaten the vehicle's MOT status. At 89,789 miles over nine years, the car averages approximately 10,000 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a premium saloon. The data shows a significant spike in activity between May 2023 at 78,803 miles and November 2024 at 88,065 miles, covering nearly 10,000 miles in just 18 months. This rapid accumulation likely correlates with the accelerated wear noted in the suspension and braking components, particularly the recurring issues with the rear axle. A buyer must scrutinise the rear suspension and alignment geometry due to a persistent pattern of inner-edge tyre wear. The records show rear tyres worn to the legal limit in October 2024, November 2024, and December 2025, coinciding with a fractured offside front coil spring in October 2024. This strongly suggests a lingering alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that will continue to prematurely thin out new tyres. Furthermore, the rear brake discs were flagged as pitted and scored in late 2024; a physical inspection is required to check the thickness of these discs and to ensure the calipers are not seizing.