2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.6L Petrol · MD17 WEP

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the latest test in August 2025 at 99,447 miles passed, the tester flagged multiple advisories across all four tyres being worn to the legal limit with edge damage. This, combined with pitted and scored brake discs on both front and rear, indicates a recent lapse in addressing consumable wear-related items compared to the clean records seen in previous years. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. The data shows steady usage from 26,477 miles in 2020 to 83,936 miles in 2024. However, there was a notable jump of over 15,000 miles between August 2024 and August 2025, which followed a failure for a structural tyre defect and a noisy exhaust. This period of higher usage likely accelerated the wear currently observed on the braking and tyre components. A buyer must physically inspect the braking system immediately, as the 2025 record confirms the discs are reaching the end of their effective life through pitting and scoring. The presence of uneven edge wear on all four tyres suggests a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that should be verified to prevent further premature tyre degradation. Additionally, while the 2022 failure for a noisy exhaust was resolved, the system should be checked to ensure no new leaks or corrosion have developed during the recent high-mileage stretch.