2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · K18 HAJ

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 February 2026 at 26,087 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year clean MOT sequence with zero advisories or failures. Mileage progression shows consistently low annual use across the record. The car covered 17,470 miles at the 1 February 2022 test, rising to 19,483 by 30 January 2023, 21,476 by 6 February 2024, 23,779 by 6 February 2025, and 26,087 by February 2026. That equates to roughly 2,600 miles per year, well below typical for an eight-year-old vehicle. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the sparse, clean history suggests careful ownership and limited standing-related degradation. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low-use profile. Prolonged light operation can allow corrosion to develop on structural members and underbody components even when MOT tests show no flagged defects. Verify the recorded mileages against service invoices and V5C documentation. The absence of advisories across all five tests implies no recurring mechanical faults, but low mileage does not exempt the car from age-related rubber perishing or fluid degradation requiring confirmation at point of sale.