2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · GL66 OFT

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class holds a current MOT valid until November 2026, having passed its most recent test on 11 November 2025 at 93,838 miles. The maintenance trend is borderline stable but shows a gradual increase in minor advisories rather than a clean bill of health. The tester flagged a deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover, a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit, and an illuminated tyre pressure monitoring system lamp. These are not immediate failures, yet they point to a vehicle that is being kept on the road rather than proactively maintained. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a ten-year-old car. Between the November 2024 test at 88,446 miles and the November 2025 test at 93,838 miles, the car covered 5,392 miles in twelve months. Earlier years show a similar pattern, with 12,141 miles added between December 2021 and December 2022, and 2,286 miles between December 2022 and December 2023, suggesting a slight dip in use during that period before returning to a steady annual rhythm. There is no evidence of extreme low-mileage storage or abnormally high wear accumulation. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and braking components. The 2023 test at 86,160 miles recorded worn and pitted front and rear brake discs alongside slight play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint. Brake disc wear reappeared as an advisory that year, and while the most recent test did not repeat the disc advisory, pitted discs can recur if the pads or driving style have not changed. The anti-roll bar ball joint dust joint cover deterioration flagged in 2025 is a minor rubber failure, but if the joint itself has been exposed to road grit, play may have developed since the test. Have a garage put the car on a lift and check both lower suspension arm ball joints and the anti-roll bar links for play. Tyre wear is a recurring theme. Front tyres were worn to the legal limit in November 2024, and the nearside rear tyre was flagged in November 2025. This pattern suggests either aggressive front-end wear from urban driving or possible alignment issues, particularly given the edge wear noted. The illuminated tyre pressure monitoring system lamp, even if dismissed by the tester as not clearly identifying a malfunction, warrants a diagnostic scan to rule out a faulty sensor or intermittent wiring issue. Budget for a fresh set of front tyres and a four-wheel alignment check before committing to the purchase.