A man bought a 2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 S with only 31,000 miles and began to question its history. But after the tire pressure light came on, he checked the tires and found something that really worried him.
The owner shared his story in a video posted on TikTok. In the video, he explains that the vehicle is 10 years old, making him wonder whether a previous owner had used a mileage blocker to keep the odometer reading low.
But things took a turn when the tire pressure warning appeared, prompting him to check the tires. Upon inspecting them, he found out they were actually nine years old, meaning they may have been on the vehicle for most of its life.
While the old tires were not proof that the car’s mileage was legitimate, they certainly gave him something else to worry about.
Old Tires Raise Questions
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A 2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 S with only 31,000 miles on it can raise some valid questions. So, it’s not absurd for the owner to wonder whether a mileage blocker was used on the vehicle.
A mileage blocker is a device used to prevent a vehicle’s mileage from being recorded accurately. While the owner raised the question, there was no evidence that one had actually been used.
But the tire pressure warning gave him another clue about the car’s history. After checking the tires, the owner discovered they were nine years old, and the video shows a 0517 code on the tires. That means the tires were manufactured during the fifth week of 2017.
Commenters Share Their Thoughts
The discovery prompted some commenters to share their own stories of buying vehicles that still had their original tires. It also led to some debate about whether the vehicle was safe to drive.
One commenter recalled buying a Chevrolet Corvette C6 from an older owner who barely drove it. But when the new owner pushed the car hard, it spun around 180 degrees. Afterward, they found out the tires were 13 years old and nearly bald.
Another commenter suggested the man sell the car to Carvana as soon as possible unless he had more than $20,000 available for repairs. The owner responded jokingly, saying he wasn’t worried about it.
“At least you know the miles are legit lol,” another commenter wrote, summing up how the owner might be glad to find out there was no mileage blocker on the vehicle.
Are Old Tires Safe?
Considering the age of the tires on the owner’s Mercedes, he has reason to be concerned about them.
According to the NHTSA, some vehicle and tire manufacturers recommend replacing tires after six to 10 years, regardless of how much tread remains.
Several factors can contribute to tire aging, including exposure to sunlight, heat, and poor storage conditions. The rubber and other materials can change over time, potentially affecting their performance and safety.
In this case, the Mercedes owner’s discovery may have given him another clue about the car’s history, but it also gave him a good reason to have the tires inspected and replaced if necessary.