2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · LO67 WOX

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding mechanical component wear and deferred attention. While it passed the most recent test in February 2026 at 69,866 miles, the tester flagged multiple new issues including worn front brake discs, an unsecured flexible brake hose, and distorted wheel rims. This represents a regression from the clean record seen in early 2023, suggesting that the owner is only addressing faults as they fail inspection rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per annum. There is a steady progression in usage, with 9,140 miles covered between January 2024 and 2025, and another 8,093 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. This regular use indicates the car has not been stationary for long periods, which helps prevent seal degradation, though the recurring nature of the defects suggests the vehicle is subjected to typical road conditions that stress the suspension and braking components. A buyer must focus specifically on the front braking system, as the scoring and pitting of discs have been a recurring defect since 2024. The recent report of an unsecured offside front flexible brake hose requires immediate physical inspection to ensure it is not at risk of catastrophic failure. Furthermore, the persistent distortion of the nearside and offside front wheel rims, noted in 2022 and again in 2026, suggests a history of impacts that may have affected the wheel bearings or suspension geometry. The tyre history shows a pattern of sidewall damage and uneven wear, which often indicates poor alignment or frequent kerbing. Given the repeated cuts on the sidewalls recorded between 2025 and 2026, the structural integrity of the rubber should be questioned. While the vehicle currently meets legal standards, the transition from a defect-free record to multiple advisories suggests the car is entering a phase requiring higher capital expenditure on consumables and wear-related parts.