2017 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS1.5L Diesel

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on August 14, 2025 at 83,529 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in mechanical oversight compared to previous years. While the car maintained clean records between 2022 and 2023, the August 2025 failure revealed multiple significant defects across the braking and suspension systems that required immediate attention to regain compliance. This suggests a shift toward reactive rather than proactive maintenance habits. At 83,529 miles over nine years, the vehicle averages approximately 9,281 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical UK usage patterns for a family hatchback. The data shows consistent use, with a 11,513-mile gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests and another 11,144 miles covered between 2024 and 2025. This steady accumulation indicates the car has not sat for long periods, though it explains the gradual wear observed on consumable components like brake discs and linings. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the rear suspension and braking assembly to ensure the repairs from the 2025 failure were comprehensive. The tester previously flagged a fractured nearside coil spring and a corroded offside coil spring, alongside binding rear calipers and pitted brake discs. Additionally, the offside front lower suspension ball joint was noted as excessively worn in 2025. Given the history of pitting and scoring on discs in 2024 and 2025, the buyer should verify that the current discs have been replaced and that the calipers are now freely operating to prevent future binding.