MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS2018 · 1.5L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in December 2025 at 75,866 miles. The maintenance trend shows a reactive rather than proactive approach, as faults are only addressed immediately following a failure. While the latest test recorded no defects, the failure just four days prior for a missing road wheel fixing on the nearside rear indicates that basic pre-test checks of wheel security were being overlooked by the owner until prompted by the annual inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for this age, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year over its eight-year life. There is a significant gap in records between the July 2022 and April 2024 tests, during which the vehicle covered over 23,000 miles. This period of higher intensity correlates with the mechanical wear noted in the failed April 2024 test, where the front brake pads had reached the wear indicators and the nearside rear wheel bearing transitioned from slight play to excessive play. A buyer should pay close attention to the nearside rear wheel bearing, which was flagged with slight play in July 2022 at 44,947 miles and progressed to a failure by 2024 at 68,033 miles. Although this was likely replaced, the recurring nature of the issue suggests a need for a thorough inspection of the hub assembly and suspension geometry. The failure of the brake pads in 2024 indicates that service intervals may be pushed to the limit, so a physical inspection of the remaining pads and discs is necessary to ensure they are not nearing the end of their functional life.