2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.6L Petrol · HMZ 740

A clean and reassuring roadworthiness profile defines this 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA, with every recorded MOT test returning a pass outcome across the past several years. The most recent assessment on 2 June 2025 produced no defects or advisories, continuing an unbroken run of clean test results stretching back through 2022 and 2023. The only irregularity in the file is a failed entry logged on 24 May 2024 that carries no defect details, immediately followed by a pass on the same date, which strongly indicates an administrative or retest event rather than a genuine mechanical failure. With no advisories recorded at any point in the visible history, there is no recurring component flagged by DVSA testing, and the vehicle presents an unusually tidy pattern for a twelve-year-old premium saloon. The recorded mileage of 93,253 miles against an approximate age of twelve years equates to an annual accumulation of around 7,771 miles, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a car of this vintage and class. There are no extended gaps between test dates that would suggest the vehicle was laid up for long periods, and the mileage progression between annual tests appears steady and consistent rather than showing sudden spikes that might indicate heavy motorway use or commercial-style utilisation. This kind of moderate, consistent usage is generally favourable for mechanical longevity, as it avoids both the corrosion risks associated with short, infrequent journeys and the accelerated wear seen on high-mileage examples. The drivetrain, suspension, and braking components have therefore been worked within reasonable parameters throughout the car's life. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means attention during a physical inspection should focus on the areas most commonly affected on a CLA of this age and mileage, even though none have yet been flagged by the tester. The front suspension assemblies, particularly the lower control arm bushes and wishbone bearings, are known wear items on this platform and should be checked for play by rocking each front wheel with the car lifted or by listening for clonking over uneven surfaces during a test drive. The rear multi-link suspension should likewise be inspected for knocking noises, particularly when traversing speed humps or rough tarmac, as perished bushes tend to present first as audible impacts rather than visible deterioration. Brake feel and pedal response warrant close scrutiny on the road, with any judder under braking suggesting warped front discs, a common issue given the mileage on this example. The underside should be examined for signs of oil seepage from the engine and transmission, particularly around the sump, rocker cover, and gearbox mechatronic area, as well as any corrosion forming on subframe mounting points or brake pipe runs. Steering should remain precise and self-centring without vagueness around the straight-ahead position, and any warning lights relating to ESP or tyre pressure should be investigated before purchase. A thorough road test on a variety of road surfaces, combined with a raised inspection, will confirm whether the clean MOT history reflects the underlying mechanical condition or whether wear items are approaching the advisory threshold.