2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · T14 LDD

The 2026‑01‑15 MOT at 92,513 miles confirms the A‑Class is presently roadworthy, but the tester flagged near side front brake pad wearing thin and off side brake pad wear, indicating that brake wear is accelerating rather than stabilising. The record shows a pattern of recurring brake and tyre defects from 2023 onward, suggesting maintenance has not improved and may be deteriorating. Mileage has risen from 40,721 miles in 2021 to 92,513 miles in 2026, averaging just over 10,000 miles per year, yet the jump from 59,091 miles in January 2024 to 75,331 miles in January 2025 adds more than 16,000 miles in a single year, the sharpest increase in the history and a point of concern for wear accumulation. The yearly tests are otherwise continuous, providing a clear picture of the vehicle’s mileage trajectory. A buyer should therefore inspect the front and rear brake assemblies for binding calipers, excessive disc wear and pad thickness, examine the tyres for edge wear, perishing and sidewall cracking, and remove the plastic underbody covers to look for structural rust or corrosion; the suspension bushes and coil springs should also be checked, as the repeated tyre and brake advisories point to possible neglect in those areas.