2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · RA64 LOR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of recurring suspension and brake-related wear. The most recent test in September 2025 at 107,616 miles shows a pass only after an initial failure for anti-roll bar linkage play and pitted front brake discs. While these issues were addressed, the repeated appearance of play in suspension-related components across multiple years suggests that the front-end hardware is reaching the end of its functional life. At 107,616 miles over ten years, this Mercedes A-Class has averaged approximately 10,700 miles per year, which aligns closely with national averages for a vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent usage, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between the August 2024 and September 2025 tests, and another 7,400 miles in the following year. This steady mileage accumulation indicates the car has been driven regularly rather than sitting, explaining the standard wear on rubber-bushed components and braking surfaces. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the tester has flagged issues with the suspension arm ball joints and anti-roll bar linkages in three consecutive years. The fracture of the nearside rear coil spring noted in 2024 indicates that the suspension components may be under significant stress or corroded. Furthermore, the history of fluctuating front brakes in 2023 followed by pitted and scored discs in 2025 suggests that the front braking rotors are thinning or suffering from surface corrosion, necessitating a check of the remaining thickness and caliper condition.