2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · NJ65 UJK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on May 23, 2026 at 98,487 miles. The maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern where faults are addressed only immediately after an MOT failure. The most recent failure involved both the nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage linkage ball joint dust covers. While the car passed its latest re-test, the recurring nature of failures suggests the owner performs only the minimum work required to maintain legal compliance rather than conducting preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between May 2024 and May 2025, the car covered 4,164 miles, followed by another 3,283 miles in the year leading up to the most recent test. This steady usage pattern suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which explains the typical wear on rubber components and braking hardware expected from a Mercedes of this age. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The failure of anti-roll bar linkage dust covers in 2026 indicates that rubber components are beginning to perish, so a check for play in the ball joints and wear on suspension bushes is necessary. The 2024 record noted pitted and scored brake discs, and the repeated history of tyres reaching the legal limit suggests that the braking components and rubber may be nearing the end of their service life again. The May 2025 failure regarding an inoperative engine Malfunction Indicator is a significant point of concern. Although the vehicle passed the subsequent test, the buyer should verify that no diagnostic fault codes remain present and that the sensor was properly cleared or replaced. Given the history of minor mechanical and tyre failures, a thorough check of the fluid levels and structural integrity is recommended to ensure no hidden issues exist beyond the recorded MOT items.