2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · SM05 DXN

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class holds a current MOT valid from 4 November 2025, which expired on 3 November 2026, meaning the certificate remains live today. The maintenance trend is borderline stable but with a clear pattern of deferred brake work. In the November 2025 pass at 71,792 miles, the tester flagged front brake pads wearing thin and rear pads on the wear limit, a step up from October 2024 when only the offside rear pad was noted. That rear pad advisory from 2024 at 66,929 miles was never replaced before the 2025 test, suggesting the owner ran the car on worn friction material for roughly a year. The 2023 test at 63,338 miles flagged both front tyres near the legal limit and perishing on all four sidewalls, indicating tyre condition was poor long before replacement. Two clean passes in 2021 and 2022 show the car was maintained to a reasonable standard earlier in its life, but the last three tests paint a picture of consumable items being run to failure rather than replaced proactively. The mileage accumulation is consistent at roughly 7,179 miles per year over ten years, which is typical for a suburban or mixed-use car. There are no suspicious gaps between tests. The recorded mileages progress cleanly from 56,209 in October 2021, to 59,397 in November 2022, 63,338 in November 2023, 66,929 in October 2024, and 71,792 in November 2025, showing steady annual use with no evidence of long-term standing or clocking anomalies. The 2025 test was conducted just eight days after the recorded mileage snapshot of 71,792, so the odometer reading is current and reliable. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the braking system in detail. Rear pads were on the wear limit at the last test, meaning calipers, discs, and pads need immediate attention. The front pads were also flagged as thin, so a full set of friction material and a check for uneven disc wear or binding calipers is warranted. The 2023 advisory on all four tyre sidewalls raises a question about storage conditions or age-related degradation. Even if the current tyres appear serviceable, their age and condition should be verified. The presence of covers noted in 2025 suggests the owner may have been masking cosmetic or mechanical neglect, so a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, suspension bush wear, and exhaust condition is advisable before purchase.