2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA 2.1L Diesel · WF66 RFZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 93,471 miles, this followed a significant failure just one month prior. The transition from a critical failure to a pass indicates that the owner only addressed major defects when forced by legal requirements, which often points to neglected long-term upkeep of safety-critical components like rubber parts. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. There is a notable surge in usage between August 2023 (53,839 miles) and August 2024 (71,960 miles), representing nearly 18,000 miles in a single year. This accelerated wear likely correlates with the appearance of mechanical issues in the August 2024 test, where the tester identified a fractured nearside rear coil spring and a leaking nearside front shock absorber. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems prior to purchase. The September 2025 failure flagged a fractured nearside rear road wheel and multiple tyre defects, including exposed cords and structural separation. Although these were reportedly replaced before the October pass, the presence of four tyres with perishing or structural damage suggests the previous owner ignored consumables until the end of their life. The front brake discs and pads were already thin and pitted in 2024, so these should be checked for remaining life to ensure they are not nearing another replacement cycle.