2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · DA67 KLO

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 15 November 2025 at 38,712 miles with zero defects recorded. This is the most recent MOT entry, dated roughly seven months before today, confirming the vehicle met all roadworthiness standards at that point. The trajectory from 2022 through 2025 shows a clear resolution of earlier tyre and brake advisories, suggesting the previous owner addressed consumable wear items rather than allowing faults to persist. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,301 miles per annum. Between the November 2022 test at 31,897 miles and the November 2023 test at 34,330 miles, the car covered roughly 2,433 miles over twelve months. From November 2023 to October 2024, it added 2,258 miles, and between October 2024 and November 2025, just 2,124 miles. This declining annual accumulation pattern suggests the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary, which raises its own concerns around brake disc surface corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and fuel system condensation rather than high-mileage mechanical wear. The 2022 test flagged front brake pads worn to approximately 2mm with lipped front discs, alongside both rear tyres worn to 3mm and exhibiting uneven inner-edge wear. Uneven rear tyre wear on this platform typically points to worn rear suspension bushes or misaligned tracking, though no suspension defects were formally recorded. The 2023 failure is more concerning. Both rear tyres developed structural lumps caused by internal separation, a defect unrelated to alignment and indicative of aged or degraded rubber. The simultaneous failure of both rear tyres at the same test strongly suggests the vehicle had been standing for extended periods, allowing sidewall integrity to deteriorate. The subsequent November 2023 pass after a retest on the same day confirms replacement tyres were fitted, and the clean 2024 and 2025 results indicate no recurrence. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension components, particularly the trailing arm bushes and anti-roll bar links, given the uneven inner-edge tyre wear pattern recorded in 2022. Brake disc condition on both axles warrants close examination, as infrequent use can cause surface corrosion that accelerates pad wear and reduces braking efficiency. The tyre age and sidewall condition should be verified carefully, even if tread depths appear adequate, given the documented history of structural tyre failures. A brief road test at moderate speed will reveal any binding calipers or uneven braking pull that low-mileage, intermittently used vehicles are prone to developing.