2015 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS1.6L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent inspection reveals a worsening trend in suspension and braking component maintenance. While it passed the test on April 2026 at 84,824 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to multiple mechanical defects. The tester identified significant play in the track rod ends and anti-roll bar linkages, indicating that the front-end suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life and require immediate attention to maintain steering precision and vehicle stability. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old luxury hatchback, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. The record shows regular annual testing, with roughly 9,600 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 9,600 miles between December 2024 and April 2026. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not been sitting excessively, yet the frequency of wear-related advisories indicates that the previous owner may have deferred routine preventative maintenance until an MOT failure was imminent. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the record has repeatedly flagged play in steering linkages and ball joints since 2023. The braking system shows a clear pattern of neglect, with thin pads and worn discs noted across multiple years, suggesting that the components have likely not received a full overhaul in a significant time. Furthermore, the front tyres are consistently reported as near the legal limit with uneven edge wear, which points to an alignment issue or worn shock absorbers that need professional verification to avoid premature tyre degradation.