2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · XY54 ELL

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a failure on 22 June 2026 at 75,521 miles. The overall maintenance trend shows a concerning decline regarding safety-critical consumables. The most recent inspection identified severe tyre defects: an offside front tyre with exposed cords and a nearside front tyre showing significant cracking and splitting. While the vehicle achieved a clean pass in 2025, the rapid transition to critical tyre failure suggests a lack of preventative maintenance between the annual testing intervals. At 75,521 miles, this 2016 model has averaged approximately 7,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for its age. The mileage accumulation is consistent across records, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between June 2024 and June 2025, and another 5,600 miles between June 2025 and 2026. This steady usage indicates the car is driven regularly, yet the age of the rubber components is contributing to degradation rather than just mileage-based wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system. The history reveals a recurring pattern of poor tyre management, with the offside front being worn to the edge in 2023 and the offside rear reaching the legal limit in 2024. This frequently indicates underlying alignment issues or worn way bushes that are causing uneven scrub. Furthermore, the failure of the dipped beam headlamp in 2025 suggests that basic electrical checks and bulb replacements are overlooked by the current owner. Immediate replacement is required for all four tyres and a check of the suspension geometry before the vehicle is safe for road use.