2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · ELL 100T

The 2017 A-Class holds a valid MOT issued on 11 August 2025 at 76,457 miles, expiring 10 August 2026. The most recent test passed, but the advisory picture reveals a maintenance pattern that has been inconsistent rather than steadily improving. The tester flagged a severely deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover, pitted front brake discs, and both rear tyres worn on their inner edges. A corroded front-to-rear brake pipe at the rear flexi-hose area was also noted. These items suggest the car has been kept on the road without fully addressing wear and corrosion issues at each test cycle. Annual mileage accumulation sits at roughly 8,495 miles per year, which is typical for a nine-year-old A-Class. The record shows a notable jump of 13,864 miles between 10 August 2023 at 55,366 miles and 9 August 2024 at 69,230 miles, indicating heavier use during that twelve-month period. Since then, the car has covered just 7,227 miles in the following year to the August 2025 test, pointing to a drop in usage or a period of lighter driving. The mileage progression is plausible, but the gap in testing activity between 2023 and 2024 means there is no continuous annual record to confirm consistent upkeep across the full ownership span. The recurring theme across multiple tests is uneven attention to consumable and safety-critical components. Front tyres were close to the legal limit in August 2024, rear tyres showed inner edge wear in August 2025, and rear brake pads and discs were flagged as worn and scored in the same 2024 test. The pitted front brake discs and corroded brake pipe noted in 2025 add a layer of concern around braking system health. A prospective buyer should inspect the front and rear brake discs and pads for uneven wear, check the anti-roll bar linkage boots for splits or deterioration, and examine all brake pipe runs for corrosion, particularly at the rear flexi-hose connections. Suspension bushes and ball joints deserve close scrutiny given the dust cover failure, and a thorough underbody inspection is advisable to assess the extent of any structural or surface corrosion around the braking and suspension mounting points.