2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · YS64 WEP

A fractured rear coil spring recorded as a Major defect at the September 2022 test is the defining mechanical event in this vehicle's MOT history, and it sits within a broader pattern of brake and tyre wear advisories clustering in the 2021 to 2022 period. The car was presented for re-test only five days later and passed, with the fractured spring presumably replaced, but the four advisories issued alongside the failure — front disc wear on both sides, thinning pads front and rear, and the spring fracture itself — point to a suspension and braking system that was approaching the end of its service life at that point. Since that re-test, the record has been notably cleaner: passes in April 2023, April 2024, April 2025, and June 2026 have all been recorded with no defects or advisories, suggesting that the work carried out after the 2022 failure has held up well through the subsequent annual tests. However, the absence of advisories at the most recent test does not constitute a clean bill of health for consumable components, as discs and pads simply may not yet have reached advisory thresholds again. With seven MOT tests recorded over roughly four and a half years and an odometer reading of 103,878 miles, this A-Class has covered an average of around 9,400 miles per year, which sits squarely within typical parameters for an eleven-year-old vehicle of this class. The mileage progression across the tests implies consistent annual use rather than long periods of standing or sporadic high-mileage driving, and there are no multi-year gaps in testing that would raise concerns about a lay-up and its associated issues such as seized brakes or deteriorated rubber components. That said, the 2022 advisories describing thinning pads at both ends and worn front discs indicate a braking system that was being worked reasonably hard for the mileage, which is consistent with the urban and mixed driving typically associated with this rate of accumulation. Any prospective buyer should still expect that consumable items such as discs, pads, tyres, and possibly suspension linkages will be approaching or due for attention given the cumulative mileage. For a test drive, the priority should be a focused assessment of the suspension and braking system, given the 2022 coil spring failure and the cluster of brake advisories from that same year. Listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the rear axle over uneven surfaces, particularly speed humps and potholes, as coil springs and their associated rubber mounting components are a known wear item on this platform and a fracture history can indicate that the surrounding bushes and shock absorbers have also been heavily worked. On the braking side, feel for any pedal pulsation or judder under firm application that would suggest front disc warping, as the discs were already showing pitting and scoring four years ago and may well be approaching replacement thresholds again by now. Check for steering pull under braking, which can indicate a binding caliper, and inspect the rear pads visually if access allows, as they were noted as wearing thin in 2022 alongside the fronts. The registration plate deterioration advisories from 2021 and 2022 are minor cosmetic items rather than mechanical concerns, but a buyer should still inspect both plates for legibility and ensure that any old screw holes or cracking has not progressed. Given the clean post-2022 record, there is no specific corrosion or structural advisory to investigate on the underside, but it remains prudent to carry out a visual check of the rear spring pans, subframe mounting points, and brake pipes for any surface rust during any physical inspection. Finally, verify that the advisory items raised in 2022 — particularly the front discs and pads — have documentary evidence of replacement, as the jump from a failed test with multiple brake advisories to four consecutive defect-free passes suggests significant component renewal took place and confirmation of this work would be worthwhile before purchase.