2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · LS21 ENM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of deferred attention regarding consumable components. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 51,259 miles passed, the tester flagged an offside front suspension arm ball joint with slight play and rear tyres reaching the legal limit. This represents a shift from purely tyre-related issues to mechanical suspension wear, suggesting that repairs are only being addressed when they approach failure thresholds rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 10,250 miles per year over the five-year period. There is a steady accumulation of 9,542 miles between the February 2024 and February 2025 tests, and another 9,305 miles recorded leading up to the March 2026 inspection. This usage suggests regular road use rather than long periods of standing, which explains the progressive degradation of rubber-based components like suspension joints and tyres across the records. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to assess the extent of the play in the ball joint noted in 2026. The recurring issues with tyres, including uneven wear and perishing noted between 2024 and 2026, indicate potential alignment problems or a lack of basic pressure monitoring. Additionally, the distorted nearside front road wheel flagged in February 2025 should be checked for vibrations at high speeds, as this can cause premature wear on the wheel bearings and steering assembly over time.