2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · KM14 XSX

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 135,403 miles was a pass, it flagged recurring issues including a worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and pitted rear brake discs. The trend shows that mechanical faults are only addressed after they fail an inspection or reach a critical state, suggesting the owner performs only the bare minimum required to maintain legal compliance. The recorded mileage of 135,403 miles over a 12 year period reflects a consistent usage pattern of approximately 11,300 miles per annum. The data shows steady travel between test dates, with 16,000 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 3,600 miles covered between November 2024 and November 2025. This consistent mileage explains the high frequency of wear-related failures on consumables and suspension components, which are subject to the degradation noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint was flagged for excessive wear in November 2024 and still showed play in November 2025. This indicates the previous replacement may have been a low-quality aftermarket component or failed to fully rectify the root cause. The rear brake discs have been noted as pitted and scored across two consecutive years, suggesting the calipers may be sticking or the discs are being left to corrode for extended periods. The history also highlights poor attention to tyre management, with multiple failures for sidewall cuts, perished rubber, and reaching legal tread limits in 2024. The buyer should check all four tyres for uneven wear patterns which would indicate alignment issues or worn shocks. Additionally, the loose nearside front inner arch liner noted in late 2025 should be secured to ensure it does not cause damage to the tyre at higher speeds.