2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · YN66 VFH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test conducted in October 2025 at 62,836 miles passed despite several defects related to brake disc wear and tyre condition. While the car passed its latest inspection, the recurring failures in 2022 and 2024 suggest that faults are only addressed once they reach the point of legal failure rather than being serviced during routine maintenance intervals. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. There is a gap in records between June 2023 and October 2024, where the car covered 10,818 miles in sixteen months, followed by a more rapid accumulation of 10,727 miles between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests. This low-mileage usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, which aligns with the repeated cracking and perishing issues noted throughout the history. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and rubber components. The record consistently flags pitted and scored front brake discs across multiple years, and the 2024 failure specifically highlighted seriously weakened rear discs and dangerously thin pads. The persistent issue of wall cracking and perishing on tyres indicates the vehicle may sit stationary for long periods, leading to dry rot despite low mileage. Furthermore, the previous failures regarding the engine management indicator light and exhaust emissions in 2022 and 2024 suggest potential sensor orrelated issues that should be verified as clear of lingering fault codes.