2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · GR17 SHH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in December 2025 at 89,995 miles showed a pass following a failure just one day prior for a worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and multiple tyres reaching legal limits. While the immediate mechanical failure was rectified, the recurring nature of tyre-related issues suggests the owner only addresses consumables when they threaten an MOT pass rather than performing regular safety checks. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,250 miles per year. There is a significant increase in usage between December 2023 and January 2025, where the car covered over 30,000 miles in two years compared to the lower annual accumulation in the preceding years. This accelerated mileage likely explains the increased wear on suspension components and tyres noted in the later inspection records. The intervals between tests remain regular, indicating the vehicle has been in consistent use despite the sudden spike in annual mileage. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The previous failure of the offside ball joint indicates that other rubber components, such as arm bushes and drop links, may be nearing the end of their service life given the high mileage. The 2023 report of a slightly distorted offside road wheel also necessitates a check for impact damage or alignment issues that could contribute to the uneven tyre wear seen in subsequent tests. Given the consistent history of worn tyre edges across multiple axles, a professional wheel alignment check is essential to ensure new tyres are not prematurely degraded.