2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · M900 AAX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline in the most recent period. While the car enjoyed clean records between 2018 and 2023, the entries from 2024 onwards indicate recurring mechanical wear and apparent neglect. The most recent test in April 2025 at 89,100 miles was a pass only after a failure the previous day, suggesting that the owner is only addressing faults when prompted by the tester rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,100 miles per year. There was a significant jump of nearly 9,800 miles between April 2023 (68,734 miles) and April 2024 (78,598 miles), followed by another 10,502 miles in the following year. This increase in usage after years of low-mileage operation in the vehicle's life likely explains the sudden onset of degradation on consumable components and rubber parts noted in the later MOT records. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and suspension. The record flags front brake discs as consistently pitted and scored across 2024 and 2025, which indicates long periods of sitting or lack of adequate cleaning. Corrosion on both rear brake pipes has been a persistent issue for two years; these need to be checked for structural thinning to prevent future fluid leaks. The failure of the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage in 2025 further suggests that suspension components are beginning to reach the end of their life. Attention should also be paid to the tyres and rubberwork. The 2025 test identified a perished nearside tyre and a damaged offside tyre reaching the ply cords, suggesting the rubber is failing due to age despite the relatively low mileage. Given the history of corrosion and the deteriorating registration plate, the buyer should also verify that the underbody remains free of structural rust that may not have been highlighted by the tester.