2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · KW65 FUG

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy, having failed its MOT on 4 April 2026 at 148,887 miles. No specific defects were recorded in the provided data for that failure, which is unusual and suggests the record may be incomplete or the failure was for administrative reasons rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend over the past two years is stable, with a clean pass recorded on 8 April 2025 at 140,579 miles and no recurring mechanical advisories or failures noted in the history. The absence of defects across multiple tests indicates the vehicle has been kept in reasonable mechanical order, though the current failed status demands immediate clarification before any purchase. The mileage accumulation is notably high for a 2016 A-Class, averaging roughly 14,889 miles per year over ten years. Between the April 2024 pass at 123,357 miles and the April 2025 pass at 140,579 miles, the car covered 17,222 miles in twelve months, a sharp increase that points to sustained high-speed or long-distance use. This kind of loading accelerates wear on consumable components, particularly brake discs and pads, tyres, suspension bushes, and exhaust system mountings. The mileage then plateaued between April 2025 and April 2026, with no further accumulation recorded, which may indicate the car has been standing or used very little in the past year. A buyer should treat the current MOT failure as a red flag until the exact reason is confirmed. Even though the history shows no mechanical defects, the lack of recorded faults on a 148,000-mile vehicle warrants a thorough independent inspection. Focus on the front and lower suspension arms and bushes, which degrade under high-mileage loading, and check the condition of the rear brake calipers and handbrake mechanism for binding, a common issue on this platform. Inspect the subframes and inner wing arches for corrosion, particularly if the car has been standing for extended periods recently. The exhaust system and DPF should be examined given the high annual mileage followed by a period of potential underuse, which can lead to soot blockage and emission failures. Tyre condition and uneven wear patterns will also reveal whether the tracking and suspension geometry remain within specification. Until the April 2026 failure reason is identified and rectified, no buyer should consider this vehicle roadworthy or assume the maintenance record tells the full story.