2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.6L Petrol · LM14 NBO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest MOT in June 2026 at 58,006 miles, it failed just one day prior due to critical brake wear. Both front and rear inner brake pads were below the 1.5mm limit, and the front discs were nearing their wear limit. This follows a previous advisory in April 2025 where the nearside rear pads were already noted as wearing thin. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between June 2019 and April 2021, where the car covered only 6,821 miles over two years. This low usage often suggests long periods of standing, which is supported by the 2021 advisory regarding a perishing nearside front tyre and the 2019 failure for structural tyre bulges. Such usage patterns indicate that rubber components may suffer from age- rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the recent failure suggests the pads and discs were neglected until they reached failure limits. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check for seized calipers or corrosion on the brake rotors, which frequently occurs when vehicles sit for extended periods. Additionally, verify the sidewalls of all tyres for cracking or bulging, as the history shows a recurring issue with tyre degradation due to age.