2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Petrol · WU16 ABK

The 2025‑09‑01 MOT passed the vehicle, yet the tester recorded several defects that keep it marginally roadworthy: rear and front reflectors were damaged, all four brake discs showed wear, pitting or scoring without serious weakening, and the brake pipe was corroded and covered in grease, while undertrays and covers obscured components. The recurrence of brake disc wear and brake pipe corrosion since 2022 indicates a persistent mechanical issue rather than isolated wear, and the vehicle remains passable but shows clear signs of ongoing maintenance concerns. Mileage has risen from 45,574 miles in September 2021 to 71,256 miles in September 2025, averaging about 7,126 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 2016 model. However, the 2022 failure at 51,261 miles occurred only a year after the 2021 test, suggesting a period of low activity or possible neglect, and the 2024 test at 64,223 miles shows a similar annual increment, indicating the vehicle has been driven steadily but not intensively. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the brake discs for deep scoring or cracking, examine the brake pipe and surrounding areas for active corrosion or fluid leakage, verify the integrity of the anti‑roll bar linkages and ball joint dust covers for ingress of dirt, check the rear and front tyres for perishing, sidewall damage and tread depth, and confirm that the undertrays do not conceal structural rust or compromised suspension bushes and coil springs.