2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ PLUS AUTO2.0L Petrol

The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status with a clean pass recorded on 31 December 2025 at 14,078 miles, showing no defects or advisories. The maintenance trend across its short history remains stable, with every annual test resulting in a pass aside from a curious failure on 23 December 2025 at 14,077 miles where the tester logged no defects. That earlier rejection likely stems from an administrative or non-mechanical cause rather than a fault in suspension, brakes, or emissions. Overall, the documented condition implies consistent upkeep and no worsening mechanical issues. Mileage accumulation reflects light use for a five-year-old performance hatchback. The record shows 7,913 miles on 22 January 2024, rising to 10,971 miles on 7 January 2025 and 14,077 miles by 23 December 2025. This equates to roughly 3,000 miles per year, well below average. Such low annual distance suggests the car spent extended periods stationary, a pattern that can accelerate degradation of rubber components and brake discs through corrosion rather than frictional wear. The sparse but clean test history offers little evidence of neglected consumables. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection focused on age-related deterioration not captured by the MOT. The tester flagged no binding calipers, worn suspension bushes, or structural rust, yet standing vehicles often develop surface corrosion on brake discs and perished seals. We recommend examining the front coil springs, rear suspension arms, and exhaust system for environmental damage. The December 2025 failure with zero defects recorded demands clarification from DVSA records; confirm whether it concerned a missing plate or lighting defect rather than hidden mechanical risk. Previous owners logged passes with no advisories, implying routine compliance, but the minimal distances travelled mean tyres and wiper blades likely aged rather than worn. Check sidewall date codes and rubber pliability on all four corners. Structural integrity appears sound per the tests, though a ramp inspection remains prudent for hidden corrosion.