2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · OU15 NVX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend of deferred repairs regarding critical safety components. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 113,832 miles passed, it revealed severe deterioration of the anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers on both sides. This follows a failure in August 2024 where multiple issues were flagged, suggesting a pattern where the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they threaten an MOT pass. At 113,832 miles over eleven years, the car averages approximately 10,300 miles per year, which aligns closely with standard national averages for a petrol or diesel A-Class. The data shows a consistent increase in mileage between 2022 and 2025, with the vehicle covering over 20,000 miles in those three years. However, the transition from a clean record in 2022 and 2023 to a series of defects in 2024 indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase where component wear requires more proactive attention. A buyer must prioritize an inspection of the SRS system, as the passenger air bag was recorded as disabled in both the 2024 and 2025 tests following a persistent warning lamp fault. This is a significant safety concern that has remained unresolved for over a year. Additionally, the rear brake discs should be checked for thickness and uneven wear, as they were flagged as worn in 2024. Given the failure of the anti-roll bar joints, the entire suspension should be be inspected for play and alignment issues, as the rear tyres were previously noted as being worn out of shape and near the legal limit, which often points to incorrect geometry or worn suspension bushings.