2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 AMG Line Premium D A 1.9L Diesel · 16 UAN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in February 2026, but the MOT history reveals a concerning trend of reactive maintenance. While the car passed its most recent test at 60,333 miles, it failed just one day prior due to multiple critical safety demerits. The transition from a failure involving brake wear and tyre defects to an immediate pass suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when forced by the testing process, rather than following a preventative service schedule. At 60,333 miles over four years, this CLA has averaged approximately 15,000 miles per annum, which sits above the national average for a modern diesel vehicle. The gap between the February 2025 test at 45,196 miles and the February 2026 test shows a consistent accumulation of 15,137 miles in a single year. This high rate of use typically accelerates the wear on consumable components, which is evidenced by the poor state of the front braking system and tyres recorded during the February 2026 failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows recurring play in the anti-roll bar ball joints in both 2025 and 2026. This indicates the steering and suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life. Furthermore, the 2026 failure for worn brake pads and discs, combined with low service brake efficiency, suggests the braking system has been neglected. You should verify that the recent repairs were completed with high-quality parts and check the persistent crack in the nearside front windscreen which has remained across three consecutive MOT cycles without replacement.