2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · AN54 AHN

The vehicle's MOT history shows an improving trend in terms of compliance, with the most recent test on 28 July 2025 resulting in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a period of instability in August 2023, when the car failed its MOT before passing later that same day. The two subsequent tests in 2024 and 2025 have remained clean, suggesting that any issues identified during the 2023 failure were addressed. The recorded mileage of 75,500 miles is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,864 miles per year since its manufacture in 2015. The data shows a steady progression of use without evidence of sudden, excessive mileage accumulation or long-term periods of inactivity. The MOT records provided cover a five-year span from June 2022 to July 2025, providing a relatively consistent window into the car's recent regulatory compliance. Because the recent MOT records show no advisories or defects, the documentation does not explicitly flag specific mechanical weaknesses such as worn suspension bushes, corroded brake discs, or leaking shock absorbers. However, the failure recorded on 10 August 2023 indicates that the vehicle has previously failed to meet minimum standards. A physical inspection should focus on checking the current state of consumable items and structural components that often appear as advisories, such as tyre tread depth, brake pad thickness, and any signs of underside corrosion. A buyer should also verify the nature of the 2023 failure to ensure the repair was comprehensive. While the recent passes are clean, the lack of advisory notes in the latest tests means the record does not provide insight into the gradual wear of components like coil springs or exhaust systems. Direct inspection of the braking system for binding calipers and the suspension for play remains necessary to supplement these digital records.