2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA 2.1L Diesel · SD65 DYV

A fractured offside front road wheel recorded as a Dangerous defect at the May 2025 test is the defining mechanical event in this CLA's MOT record, and the most recent pass on 16 March 2026 followed that failure without any further advisories being raised. Prior to 2025 the vehicle carried a clean record across 2020, 2021 and 2022, with the first advisories appearing in May 2023 and recurring into 2024. The 2023 and 2024 tests both flagged tyre condition issues across all four corners, while the 2024 visit also noted front brake discs pitted and scored and front brake pads wearing thin, together with a stamped advisory that the manufacturer's B1 service was significantly overdue. The overall pattern therefore shows a clean early history giving way to a cluster of wear-related advisories on tyres and braking components, followed by a single structural wheel failure and a return to a defect-free pass. With 62,205 miles recorded over an 11-year life, annual mileage averages around 5,650 miles, which is well below typical figures for a car of this age and type. The records show continuous annual testing from 2020 through 2026, so there is no evidence of a long off-road lay-up that would raise concerns about seized brakes, perished rubber or a discharged battery. A lower-mileage profile of this kind does mean that consumable wear items flagged in the advisories, such as brake pads and tyres, have degraded relatively quickly in calendar terms rather than through high mileage, and components that depend on regular use to remain free, such as the brake calipers, handbrake mechanism and flexible brake hoses, warrant particular scrutiny despite the modest odometer reading. A prospective buyer should treat the May 2025 Dangerous wheel failure as a serious data point and confirm directly with the seller what remedial work was carried out, who supplied the replacement wheel, and whether the original manufacturer wheel specification was maintained, as a non-OE replacement on a Mercedes of this era can introduce vibration or imbalance issues. The vehicle should also be raised on a ramp and the remaining three road wheels inspected closely for any signs of cracking, corrosion around the spokes or impact damage, and the tyres checked for matching make, size and tread depth, given the repeated advisories across both axles in 2023 and 2024. Pay particular attention to the front brake discs and pads noted as worn in 2024, looking for lipping on the disc edges, a grinding or scraping noise on initial application and any pulling to one side under braking. On the road, the test drive should include a firm stop from around 30 mph to detect pedal pulsation or judder through the steering, which would indicate the pitted front discs have further deteriorated or warped. Listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as Mercedes CLA front suspension components, particularly the lower control arm bushes, wishbone links and anti-roll bar drop links, can fail on low-mileage cars that have stood for long periods. Steering should remain centred and free of vibration at motorway speeds, and the gear selection on the automatic should be smooth without flare or hesitation. Finally, confirm whether the overdue B1 service flagged in 2024 has since been completed, as running the engine and transmission outside the manufacturer's service interval can mask developing issues that would otherwise show up under normal inspection.