2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · MK17 AEB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent inspection on 15 December 2025 at 81,220 miles with no recorded defects. This indicates that the previous owner has addressed the mechanical issues identified in prior years. While the history shows a pattern of recurring consumable wear and minor electronic-related failures, the clean sheet in the latest test suggests the car is currently maintained to a functional standard regarding its primary safety components. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. There is a notable increase in usage between December 2022 (31,475 miles) and December 2024 (67,295 miles), where the car covered over 35,000 miles in two years. Prior to this period, the mileage accumulation was significantly lower, averaging roughly 5,000 miles per year. This recent surge in driving likely explains the accelerated wear on brakes and tyres noted in the later MOT records. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system and tyres, as the record flags recurring pitted and scored rear brake discs in 2023 and 2024. The tester also noted uneven wear on the offside front tyre in 2023, which often indicates an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. Given the previous failure for an electronic braking system warning in early 2022, a diagnostic scan of the ABS modules is advisable to ensure no intermittent faults remain. The current condition of the tyres should also be verified to ensure the 2024 advisory regarding sidewall damage and perishing has been rectified since that test.