2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · S22 MAB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding mechanical wear and consumable components. The most recent test in January 2026 at 45,484 miles revealed multiple failures, including steering rack inner joint play and scored front brake discs. While the car passed, the frequency of defects in the last two tests suggests that components are only being addressed once they reach a point of failure or significant degradation rather than being maintained on a preventative schedule. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between October 2022 and January 2025 where the car covered only 9,144 miles, followed by a sharper increase of 7,458 miles in the fourteen months leading up to the 2026 test. This low-use pattern often leads to the degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the recurring cracking and perishing of the offside rear tyre noted across multiple years. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry. The nears steering rack inner joint play flagged in 2026 follows a ball joint issue from 2025, indicating a potential pattern of accelerated wear in the front-end assembly. The recurring failure of tyres wearing on the inner edges in 2021, 2025, and 2026 strongly suggests a persistent alignment issue that has not been professionally rectified. Additionally, the front brake discs require immediate attention as the pitting and scoring recorded in the latest test indicate the metal surfaces have reached the end of their effective life.