2013 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS1.5L Diesel

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 September 2025 at 142,123 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior three successful tests also returned clean sheets. The single failure in the record is isolated and did not involve any flagged mechanical or structural fault. Mileage progression sits close to typical use for a 13-year-old car, averaging roughly 10,900 miles per year. The odometer moved from 121,650 miles at the 17 December 2021 test to 131,107 miles by 25 August 2023, then to 135,607 miles in September 2024 and 142,123 miles in September 2025. A notable gap exists between December 2021 and August 2023, where the vehicle missed the mid-2022 test window before reappearing. The failed test on 24 August 2023 at 131,098 miles was followed by a pass one day later at 131,107 miles with no defects listed, indicating the failure likely concerned paperwork, a minor non-mechanical item, or a tester discrepancy rather than worn components. The absence of recorded advisories across all passes means the MOT history alone shows no recurring suspension bushes, brake disc, corrosion, or exhaust emission concerns. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, coil springs, and binding calipers given the age and 142,123 miles covered. The clean record suggests previous owners kept basic statutory testing current, though the 2021 to 2023 gap warrants confirmation the car was not laid up unused or used without valid test cover.