2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · SH60 TZN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on June 10, 2026, 61,800 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern where faults are only addressed immediately upon failure. The car failed just one day prior at 61,793 miles due to excessive corrosion on the offside front brake pipe. While the most recent test is clean, the history of recurring brake and suspension issues suggests that the owner relies on MOT deadlines rather than preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,120 miles per year to reach 61,800 recorded miles. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear from distance. The data shows consistent annual testing with roughly 2,000 miles driven between the June 2025 and 2026 tests. Such low annual mileage likely explains the perishing of the offside rear tyre noted in June 2025 and the corrosion of the brake lines which appeared as back in 2024. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and front geometry. The record highlights persistent corrosion on brake pipes across both 2024 and 2026, indicating a vulnerability to environmental rust or a lack of cleaning in the undercarriage. The offside front suspension arm ball joint flagged with play in 2024 necessitates a check of all remaining suspension bushes and joints to ensure no further play is emerging elsewhere. Given the age and low mileage, the tyres should also be inspected for sidewall cracking and dry rot, as the history already confirms perishing is a known issue for this vehicle.