2020 Mercedes-Benz A180 2.0L Petrol · D21 LGS

The Mercedes-Benz A180 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 September 2025 at 66,518 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass on 11 September 2024 at 40,847 miles confirms no outstanding advisories have carried forward. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across its recorded history. Mileage accumulation is uneven for a six-year-old car. The 15 September 2023 test logged just 14,642 miles, then the 28 August 2024 failure and 11 September 2024 pass show a jump to 39,786 and 40,847 miles respectively, implying roughly 26,000 miles covered in under twelve months. A further 25,671 miles were added by September 2025. The early life saw light use; the later period reflects high annual mileage that accelerates wear on drivetrain and suspension components. The 28 August 2024 test at 39,786 miles failed with no defects recorded, which points to a documentation or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The owner rectified the position by passing seventeen days later. No advisories for brake discs, suspension bushes, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear in any entry, so the DVSA record alone exposes no recurring consumable or structural concerns. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the brake calipers and suspension arms given the sharp mileage rise after 2023, as MOT passes with zero advisories do not measure remaining pad thickness or bush tolerance precisely. Verify the 2024 failure reason with the test station, and confirm the timing belt and transmission service history match the accelerated use from 39,786 to 66,518 miles.