2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · YE65 AEB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent inspection on 3 September 2025. Although the record shows a failure at 113,774 miles on that same date, the immediate pass suggests this was either an administrative error or a minor defect that was rectified instantly without indicating deeper mechanical decline. Since the August 2022 test, the car has maintained clean passes without recorded advisories or recurring component-related failures. The mileage progression is consistent with typical usage for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,300 miles per annum. Between August 2022 at 76,234 miles and September 2025 at 113,774 miles, the vehicle covered 37,540 miles, representing a steady usage pattern of roughly 12,500 miles per year. This regularity suggests the car has not been subjected to long periods of stationary neglect, which often de-risks components such as seized brake calipers, perished rubber bushings, or de-graded fuel systems. Given the clean MOT history and the high mileage, a physical inspection should focus on high-wear components common to the Mercedes A-Class at this stage. Prioritize the condition of the front control arm bushes and coil springs, as these often show fatigue after 100,000 miles. Check the brake discs for significant thinning or uneven wear, and inspect the underside for surface corrosion on the exhaust system, as the record does not explicitly flag structural integrity issues to date.