2020 MERCEDES-BENZ A1.3L PETROL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test in August 2025 at 20,210 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable in terms of mechanical compliance, though the record reveals a recurring issue with tyre degradation. While the car shows no major mechanical or structural failures, the consistent flagging of perished rubber across multiple tests indicates that the tyres are failing due to age rather than tread wear. The mileage profile is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,368 miles per year. Between August 2023 at 12,281 miles and August 2024 at 15,391 miles, the car covered only 3,110 miles. This low usage pattern suggests the vehicle likely sat for extended periods, which directly explains the sidewall cracking and perishing noted in the reports. Low mileage often leads to dry rot in rubber components and brake surface corrosion, despite the tyres having sufficient tread depth. A prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of all four tyres to check for sidewall cracking and flat spots, as the 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests all highlighted perishing rubber on different positions. Given the low mileage, the inspector should examine the brake discs for pitting or surface rust, which commonly occurs when vehicles are not driven frequently. Additionally, the suspension bushes and seals should be checked for cracking to ensure the long periods of stationary time have not caused the rubber components to perish prematurely.