2020 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA1.3L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding braking system care. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 52,332 miles passed, the tester identified significant pitting and scoring on both front and rear brake discs. This follows an August 2024 advisory where both rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin, suggesting the previous owner has neglected component replacement until parts reached a state of deterioration rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. Between the August 2023 test at 27,493 miles and the August 2024 test at 37,094 miles, the car covered roughly 9,600 miles. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, yet the recorded service-overdue note in 2025 further indicates that mechanical maintenance intervals are not being strictly adhered to according the manufacturer's schedule. A buyer must conduct a thorough in-person inspection of the braking assembly and front geometry. The uneven tyre wear noted in the 2023 record on both front tyres often points to alignment issues or worn suspension bushes, which should be checked to prevent further tyre degradation. Given the pitted discs identified in the latest test, the buyer should verify that the discs and pads have actually been replaced since that last MOT, as leaving scored surfaces can lead to poor stopping performance and premature pad glasing.