2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · OV16 UVH

The vehicle presents a concerning trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent MOT on 19 July 2025 at 76,742 miles, this followed a significant failure that revealed critical safety defects. The tester flagged the offside rear brake disc as seriously weakened with metal-to-metal pads, alongside a failing brake master cylinder near the minimum mark. This indicates that the previous owner only addressed mechanical components once they reached the point of total failure or legal rejection. At 76,742 miles over ten years, the A-Class has covered a modest average of approximately 7,700 miles per year, which is consistent with typical domestic use. However, the gap between the December 2023 test and July 2025 test shows over 11,000 miles driven in 19 months. Despite the low mileage, the recurring presence of perished rubber components, such as the tyres noted across multiple years, suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods or had basic upkeep neglected between service intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and electronics. The history shows a persistent pattern of thin pads and pitted discs across all four corners from 2023 through 2025, implying that components are replaced individually rather than sets. The inoperative engine management light noted in the July 2025 failure requires a diagnostic scan to ensure the underlying sensor fault was properly cleared and not merely masked. Additionally, check the brake fluid for contamination and inspect the tyre sidewalls for further cracking, as the record highlights a history of structural degradation in the rubber components.