2018 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS1.3L Petrol

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 26 September 2025 at 56,122 miles. While the car remains roadworthy, the record shows a recurring pattern regarding braking components. The tester flagged thin rear brake pads in both the September 2025 test and the September 2023 test at 41,493 miles. This repetition suggests that while the vehicle is being maintained, the rear braking system requires more frequent attention or may be experiencing accelerated wear. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical low-to-mid-range usage pattern for an eight-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 7,000 miles per year, moving from 23,042 miles in September 2021 to 56,122 miles in September 2025. This steady progression suggests regular use rather than long periods of sitting idle, which helps mitigate risks associated with seized components or perished rubber seals. The data shows no significant gaps in testing or sudden spikes in mileage that would indicate irregular usage. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and tyre condition. Given the advisory for thin rear pads in 2023 and 2025, a thorough check of the rear brake discs for scoring and the calipers for proper operation is necessary. The 2022 failure at 33,407 miles, which involved both a nearside rear tyre issue and a supplementary restraint system warning lamp, indicates that previous owners had to address both consumable wear and electronic safety faults. You should verify that the SRS/airbag warning lamp remains extinguished and that the suspension geometry is correct to prevent the uneven tyre wear noted in that 2022 test.