2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · SL20 ADV

This vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status with a clean MOT history. The most recent test on 21 June 2025 at 95,738 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes in June 2024 and June 2023, indicating the car has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is high for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging nearly 16,000 miles per year. The record shows rapid accumulation, with 10,319 miles added between June 2024 and June 2025, and 9,346 miles added between June 2023 and June 2024. Such high annual usage typically suggests motorway commuting, which puts less stress on the engine and gearbox than urban stop-start driving but accelerates wear on long-term consumables. While the MOT record is devoid of flagged faults, the high mileage necessitates a physical inspection of components that do not always trigger an MOT failure until they are critical. A buyer should check the condition of the brake discs and pads, as these will have seen significant use. The suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for fatigue, and the tyre tread depths should be verified to ensure they are not nearing the legal limit. The lack of advisories over three years suggests a proactive approach to maintenance by the previous owner. However, given the total mileage of 95,738, the buyer should request service records to confirm that oil changes and drivetrain fluid flushes have occurred at the appropriate intervals to support this level of usage.