2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · FE60 EYH

The most recent MOT on 2025-07-28 showed the vehicle passed with one minor issue: a slightly distorted nearside rear road wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i)). However, this same defect was recorded just four days earlier in a failed MOT at 93,521 miles, suggesting the issue was unresolved or reoccurred rapidly. The 2025 fail also noted an inoperative engine MIL (8.2.1.2 (h)) and service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)), which are more serious safety concerns. These findings indicate potential underlying problems with the braking system or engine diagnostics that require immediate attention. Recurring mechanical patterns include tyre wear and damage, particularly on the nearside and offside rear tyres, which have shown cracking, perishing, or wear close to legal limits in multiple MOTs from 2023 and 2024. Steering rack play was also noted in 2024, and brake pad wear has been a repeated issue since 2023. While some of these may reflect normal aging, the frequency of tyre-related defects and the persistence of wheel distortion raise concerns about structural integrity or improper maintenance. The trend shows mixed signals. While the 2025 MOT resulted in a pass after a fail, the same wheel distortion reappeared, and new issues like the engine MIL and brake efficiency problems emerged. This suggests the vehicle’s condition may not be improving, despite low mileage.