2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · L7 VRB

The vehicle presents a stable, recently tested profile with a pass recorded on 3 October 2025 at 70,272 miles, roughly eight months before the current date. That most recent test flagged only rear brake pads wearing thin, a minor advisory rather than a failure point, suggesting the car is currently roadworthy but approaching a routine brake service. The wider trend is one of consistent, manageable wear rather than escalating mechanical risk. A cluster of advisories and a single failure in late January and early February 2025 were all addressed by the October pass, indicating the previous owner corrected defects promptly rather than neglecting them. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 8,784 miles per year, which is typical for an eight-year-old A-Class. The record shows a notable jump of approximately 10,000 miles between the January 2025 failure at 62,106 miles and the October 2025 pass at 70,272 miles, pointing to a period of heavier use over nine months. Before that, the car covered around 9,000 miles annually between February 2023 and January 2025. There are no suspicious gaps in the test history that would suggest the vehicle sat unused for long stretches, and the steady annual accumulation supports normal wear on consumable components. The repeated appearance of rear brake pads wearing thin, first noted in January 2025 and again in October 2025, suggests the rear braking system is being worked harder than the front, which is common on modern cars with electronic brake force distribution. Buyers should inspect the rear calipers for binding and check the condition of the rear discs, not just the pads. Front brake pads and discs were flagged as worn in early 2025, so verifying their current thickness is essential. Tyre wear advisories appear frequently across both axles, often described as worn on the edge, which hints at possible wheel alignment or suspension geometry issues rather than simple neglect. A physical inspection should focus on suspension bushes and track rod ends, since uneven tyre wear can point to worn steering or suspension components. The missing front nearside jacking block noted in January 2025 raises a question about underbody care, so checking for corrosion on jacking points and subframes is wise. The defective wiper blade and faulty headlamp aim from the same failure were likely one-off fixes, but confirming the headlamp aim and wiper function during a test drive remains sensible given the car's age and mileage.