MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS2016 · 1.5L DIESEL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a pass in August 2025, but the immediate history reveals a concerning pattern of reactive maintenance. The recurring failures regarding safety components suggest that while the most recent test at 108,958 miles showed no defects, the preceding failure just three days prior indicates that critical issues were only addressed when. The trend shows the owner only addresses faults once they cause a MOT test failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 108,958 miles over ten years, the car has averaged approximately 10,900 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a personal road vehicle. The data shows a significant burst of activity between November 2024 and August 2025, where the vehicle covered over 4,200 miles in just nine months. This rapid accumulation, combined with the repeated failures for low tyre tread depth, indicates the vehicle is currently subjected to regular road use where basic upkeep of rubber has been neglected between annual testing intervals. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension system given the August 2025 failure where the tester flagged a serious fluid leak on both rear shock absorbers. While these were replaced to secure the pass, the previous report of perishing and cracking rear tyres suggests a disregard for age-related component degradation. The history of failing for tyres below the 1.6mm limit across three separate tests in late 2024 and 2025 highlights a consistent lack of monitoring consumable wear. You should verify the current condition of all four tyres and check for signs of leaks or worn bushings to ensure the recent repairs were executed to a professional standard.