MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS2014 · 1.6L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a period of resolving intermittent mechanical issues. The most recent inspection conducted on 4 December 2025 at 121,871 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and environmental standards. This follows a pattern where previous failures were immediately addressed and cleared in re-tests, suggesting the current owner is willing to rectify faults once identified by the MOT tester. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between December 2023 and November 2024, the car covered 9,183 miles, while it covered roughly 10,154 miles between November 2024 and December 2025. This steady usage rate suggests the vehicle has not suffered long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for seals, rubber components, and braking systems that can suffer from dry rot or corrosion when left stationary. While the most recent tests are clean, the failures in December 2023 and November 2024 indicate that the vehicle is prone to specific components reaching the end of their service life simultaneously. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are common points of failure on this mileage bracket. Given the 121,000-mile mark, checking for signs of brake caliper wear and evaluating the condition of the exhaust system is essential to ensure the recent passes have not merely masked developing underlying mechanical wear.