2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA 2.1L Diesel · LT65 DWJ

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test on July 3rd, 2025, confirms it remains roadworthy with no defects recorded at 116,206 miles. However, the immediate preceding test on August 1st, 2024, was preceded by a failed attempt on July 31st of the same year—both at the same mileage of 109,300. This suggests a brief but unresolved issue during that cycle, though no specific faults were logged. The pattern since November 2023 shows alternating passes and failures at identical mileages, which implies either a minor, recurring oversight in maintenance or a component nearing its service interval. The final pass in July 2025, just under a year ago, means the vehicle has not undergone an MOT since, placing it at the upper limit of the 12-month validity window. While no critical failures have been documented, the lack of recent testing introduces uncertainty about the current condition of high-wear items like suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers. The mileage progression of approximately 10,564 miles per year aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, though the gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests—spanning nearly a year—suggests either inconsistent servicing or a period of reduced activity. The abrupt failure and retest in July 2024 at the same mileage (109,300) without recorded defects is unusual and may indicate a test centre procedural anomaly or an unnoticed minor fault that was later rectified. There is no evidence of aggressive mileage accumulation, but the lack of intermediate servicing records means wear on components like brake discs, exhaust systems, and suspension linkages cannot be confirmed as within acceptable limits. Given the absence of logged defects, the most prudent areas for a buyer to inspect in person would be the suspension system, particularly the rear bushes and coil springs, which often degrade predictably over 11 years and 116,000 miles. The repeated MOT attempts at identical mileages warrant scrutiny of the braking system—binding calipers or worn pads could explain the retest, even if not explicitly noted. Corrosion around wheel arches, sills, and the subframe should be checked, as structural integrity is rarely flagged in MOTs until it becomes severe. Finally, the exhaust system’s integrity should be verified, as catalytic converter or muffler failures are common in this model range and often go unnoticed until they fail an emission test. The lack of recent MOT history also necessitates a thorough check of tyre tread depth and condition, as failing twice on this criterion in 2023 would suggest basic upkeep was neglected.