2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · WO64 LEJ

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class currently holds no valid MOT, having failed its most recent test on 4 November 2025 at 92,156 miles. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening. A vehicle that passed cleanly in November 2022 and November 2023 deteriorated into a multi-defect failure within two years, with faults spanning lighting, braking, and engine management systems. The engine management lamp was flagged as inoperative or indicating a fault, and the supplementary restraint system warning lamp showed an active fault, both of which suggest underlying electrical or sensor issues rather than simple bulb failures. Combined with corroded rear brake discs, worn front brake discs, and a nail in the offside rear tyre, the record points to a car that has not received consistent, thorough upkeep in the period leading up to its failure. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. From 68,414 miles in November 2022 to 76,821 miles in November 2023, the car covered 8,407 miles in twelve months. That rose to 85,683 miles by November 2024, an increase of 8,862 miles, and then jumped to 92,156 miles by November 2025, adding 6,473 miles in the final year. The annual accumulation sits close to the 8,378-mile average expected for an eleven-year-old vehicle, indicating regular use rather than long-term storage or excessively high mileage. No anomalous gaps or sudden spikes appear in the data. A buyer inspecting this car in person should focus on the structural and mechanical components flagged during the failed test. The rear brake discs were described as both worn and corroded, which on a vehicle of this age and mileage raises questions about the condition of the rear calipers and handbrake mechanism. Corrosion on friction surfaces often accompanies seized guide pins or sticking calipers, and the offside rear reversing lamp being permanently illuminated hints at a wiring or switch fault in that circuit. Both side repeater lenses appeared to have been spray painted, a crude modification that suggests cosmetic shortcuts rather than proper repair. The front brake discs were worn, pitted, or scored, and a nail was found in the offside rear tyre, indicating at least one puncture repair and uneven tyre wear patterns. The driver's windscreen was chipped, and the swept area was noted as obstructed, so a replacement screen may be imminent. Beyond the recorded faults, any inspection should include a thorough check of the engine and SRS systems using diagnostic equipment, given the active warning lamps, along with an underbody examination for corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake lines, which are common deterioration points on A-Class models of this generation.