2019 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · A2 OVD

The vehicle currently stands in the grey zone of roadworthiness, with the most recent MOT dated 2025-08-12 at 23,600 miles showing a PASSED result. The test was conducted within a 12-month window of the current date, placing the record within the normal reporting period. However, the maintenance trend is not stable; it exhibits a clear worsening pattern, with the most recent failure occurring in 2022 and failing again in 2024, indicating that basic upkeep was likely skipped. Regarding mileage, the vehicle is approximately 7 years old with a total of 23,600 miles recorded. While this is low for its age, the data suggests rapid accumulation of wear, particularly in the suspension and drivetrain components. The absence of defects in the 2024 and 2023 tests, despite the 2022 failure, implies that the vehicle has not undergone regular servicing or replacement of critical wear points since the 2022 inspection. Given the recurring faults and the structural risks identified, the vehicle requires an urgent inspection in person. The buyer must check for binding rear brakes, corrosion on exhaust components, and the condition of suspension bushes. These components are prone to failure at this mileage, and the history of a failed windscreen wiper and cracked rear tyres suggests that the vehicle may not meet the safety standards required for continued driving.