2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.8L Diesel · AP02 CUT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline in attention to preventative care. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 133,605 miles passed, it flagged a developing offside front anti-roll bar ball joint and a worn offside rear tyre. These issues mirror failures and advisories from the 2024 test, indicating that the owner is delaying repairs until components reach the point of failure rather than performing proactive maintenance. The recorded mileage of 133,605 miles over twelve years represents a consistent annual average rate of approximately 11,000 miles, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows a significant jump of over 11,000 miles between June 2023 and June 2024, followed by another 13,000 miles leading into July 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly, which generally prevents seal degradation but accelerates the wear on suspension bushings and braking components. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the anti-roll bar ball joints have been a recurring fault across the last three tests. The repeated mention of tyres worn to the legal limit or on the edges suggests a potential alignment issue or a lack of oversight regarding basic consumable replacement intervals. Furthermore, the 2022 report of pitted front brake discs at 100,012 miles implies the braking system may be nearing another service, requiring a physical check of the current thickness of pads and rotors to ensure they are not nearing the end of their life.