2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · OU65 OEK

The A-Class holds a current MOT certificate dated 7 April 2026 at 148,667 miles, but the maintenance trend is mixed rather than reassuring. The most recent test required a retest on the same day after a failed first attempt flagged a non-functioning nearside stop lamp, worn front tyre edges, a distorted nearside front wheel, and an SRS warning lamp that failed to illuminate. The retest passed, yet the SRS lamp fault and wheel distortion advisory remain unresolved on the pass certificate. That combination suggests minor electrical and cosmetic items were left for the buyer rather than properly rectified before sale. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 13,500 miles per year, which is high for an A-Class of this age and points to sustained motorway or high-frequency use. The record shows a gap of over two years between the October 2022 pass at 132,967 miles and the February 2025 test at 139,982 miles, during which only 7,015 miles were added. That slower accumulation could indicate a period of lighter use or the car standing for extended spells, which can itself cause flat-spotted tyres, brake surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber bushes. The jump to 148,667 miles by April 2026 shows a sharp increase of 8,685 miles in fourteen months, returning to a higher annual rate. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front axle and suspension components. The repeated advisory for worn front brake discs in February 2025, combined with the April 2026 tyre wear pattern on both front edges, suggests possible tracking, worn suspension bushes, or tired dampers causing uneven loading. The corroded offside rear coil spring flagged in 2025 is a structural concern that demands close visual inspection for cracking or sag. The distorted nearside front wheel needs checking for kerb impact damage and inner rim integrity, while the persistent SRS lamp fault requires a diagnostic scan to determine whether it points to a sensor, wiring, or airbag module issue. The insecure battery noted in 2025 should be verified for terminal condition and carrier security to prevent electrical intermittency.