2021 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · P17 ABC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent MOT test in October 2025 at 52,338 miles resulted in a failure due to an offside rear tyre not meeting sidewall specifications. While the vehicle passed immediately upon retest, the previous year's failure for multiple brakerelated faults suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they reach a legal or safety failure point. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per year. Between the October 2024 test at 41,822 miles and the October 2025 test at 52,338 miles, the car covered 10,516 miles. This steady accumulation suggests regular road use, which explains the accelerated wear observed on consumable components like brake hardware and tyres noted in the official record. A buyer should focus specifically on the braking system during a physical inspection. The 2024 test flagged both thin front and rear brake pads along with pitted and scored front brake discs. Although these were likely replaced following that failure, the inspector must verify the current thickness of the pads and check for any uneven wear that indicates caliper sticking. The previous mention of a worn nearside rear tyre at 2.5mm in 2024 indicates a potential alignment issue or suspension bushing wear, which should be checked against the current set of tyres for irregular scrubbing patterns.