2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.6L Petrol · EY66 ACO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test conducted on 21 September 2022 at 68,309 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This suggests that the previous owners maintained the car to a high standard, as the tester found no mechanical failures, emissions, or structural weaknesses across the last three recorded inspection cycles. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-intensity usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per annum. Between February 2020 and August 2021, the car covered 23,586 miles, followed by an additional 15,137 miles between August 2021 and September 2022. This slight increase in annual mileage in the later period indicates a more active use of the vehicle, but the total figure remains low enough to typically mitigate excessive wear on the drivetrain and complex suspension components compared to high-mileage examples. While the MOT record shows no recurring faults, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of components that are not fully tested during a standard MOT. Given the age of the vehicle, rubber components such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and tyre sidewalls may show signs of perish cracking despite the low mileage. The buyer should also check brake discs for pitting or corrosion, as vehicles that sit stationary for long periods often suffer from surface rust on the braking system. The current date of July 2026 means that the last recorded MOT is now nearly four years old. This significant gap in testing history means the recorded roadworthiness data is obsolete for verifying the current state of the car. A fresh inspection is mandatory to ensure no fluid leaks, perished hoses, or developing structural corrosion has developed since the 2022 test.