Buying Mercedes A45 Used 2017, 38k

MercedesA45AMG · 9 Nov 2023 at 15:47

Need some advice.

Haven't got the car yet but slightly worried about this on the MOT

Failed MOT on this ----->

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Its now been 'fixed' but is this a major issue to be worried about?

Thanks in advance!

MercedesA45AMG · 9 Nov 2023 at 15:53

MissChief said:
Probably just kerb damage and the tyre was replaced. I’d check the other tyres as you don’t want mismatched tyres or, potentially, one tyre that’s nearly new and three others that are thousands of miles old. Severe differences in tyre tread has been known to destroy differentials and gearboxes.

Thanks! It hasn't failed an MOT before but saw that and it got me worrying. Thanks for the advice

MercedesA45AMG · 9 Nov 2023 at 16:29

Firestar_3x said:
Yep, cars probably been used in a ram raid.

What makes you say this hahah... MOT is near perfect and has never failed before.

MercedesA45AMG · 9 Nov 2023 at 16:30

dlockers said:
Run a mile

What makes you say this?

MercedesA45AMG · 12 Nov 2023 at 22:28

Need some advice:

Went to test drive the A45 2017 today and realised it didn’t have keyless start (no button to press, just twisting the key to start the engine)

It’s got the premium package, electrics seats, pan roof etc…

Is this normal ?

Thanks in Advance!

MercedesA45AMG · 12 Nov 2023 at 22:40

Janesy B said:
Yes, you need the keyless go package.

Par for the course with German cars, everything is extra.

Interesting thanks!

MercedesA45AMG · 13 Nov 2023 at 12:46

Probably being over cautious!

About to buy an A45 and after looking through all the documentation the VIN on the chassis matches the V5

However, has the VIN on the dashboard been tampered with ?

https://ibb.co/nQ3nchY

Thanks in advance!

MercedesA45AMG · 13 Nov 2023 at 12:53

darkblade said:
COuld that be where the windscreen has been replaced?

I mean it’s got no crash history etc. also looks like the average wear and tear windscreen with a few marks.

MercedesA45AMG · 13 Nov 2023 at 13:00

darkblade said:
Windscreens can be replaced due to stonechips etc. , especially if they cause MOT failure due to their location.

Hasn’t failed an MOT till recently (wheel related). It’s done 38k miles so relatively low!

MercedesA45AMG · 13 Nov 2023 at 13:01

darkblade said:
Is this with a dealer or private?
What checks have you had done on the vehicle?

Dealership. Full HPI check. V5 matches VIN on dashboard, and matches Reg plate. Solid MOT history just slightly worried it might have been tampered with, or even worse could have been stolen.

MercedesA45AMG · 13 Nov 2023 at 13:02

rare said:
Haven’t you bought this car yet

It’s getting close haha! As you can tell I’m being pretty careful haha!