2006 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS1.5L Petrol

The 2022-05-25 MOT at 87,024 miles passed, yet the tester flagged a corroded rear brake pipe covered in grease, light oil misting on the near side front shock absorber, and a severely deteriorated near side outer drive shaft CV joint boot, indicating a worsening trend that has persisted since at least the 2021 tests. Mileage has risen from 56,831 miles in February 2016 to 87,024 miles in May 2022, a gain of roughly 30,000 miles over six years, or about 5,000 miles per year, while the vehicle’s age of 20 years translates to an average of 4,351 miles annually; the steep increase between 2015 and 2016 (43,452 to 56,831 miles) suggests earlier periods of heavy use, and the absence of tests between 2016 and 2020 points to likely standing periods that may have slowed wear. A buyer should inspect the rear brake system closely, looking for fresh corrosion on the pipe and the condition of the brake discs, as the repeated 1.1.11 (c) defect signals ongoing rust that could compromise braking performance; the near side front shock’s oil misting warrants a check of suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, while the CV joint boot’s severe deterioration demands verification of the joint’s integrity and replacement of the boot before failure. Further scrutiny should cover the front brakes, noting the earlier wear‑indicator alerts at 81,340 miles and 84,831 miles, the tyre tread measurements recorded below the 1.6 mm legal limit in 2020 and 2021, and the parking brake lever’s reduced reserve travel noted in 2016, all of which point to consumable wear that may have been neglected, and a visual assessment of the structural rust on the fuel pipe and any surrounding chassis areas is essential to confirm long‑term durability.