2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · YS10 AAO

The vehicle currently lacks a valid MOT certificate, as the most recent test was conducted on 20 December 2023. While that test at 122,857 miles passed without any defects, the car has been off the official testing cycle for over 18 months relative to the current date of 29 July 2026. The long-term maintenance trend shows a period of instability between 2018 and 2020, followed by a stable run of clean passes from late 2020 onwards. The mileage is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 7,679 miles per year. Usage remained steady during the middle of its life, though the gap between the June 2019 test at 90,947 miles and the November 2020 test at 100,476 miles shows a slight increase in annual utility. The recording of 122,857 miles in December 2023 suggests the car has not been driven significantly in the last two and a half years. A buyer must scrutinize the braking system and chassis for corrosion. The November 2020 failure at 100,468 miles was severe, flagging excessively corroded front brake pipes and a corroded line running to the rears. While these were repaired to pass the test the following day, such systemic corrosion often indicates a vulnerability to rust in other structural areas. The 2019 failure for a binding rear service brake and the 2018 failure for worn rear pads and pitted discs suggest a history of neglected rear brake maintenance. The steering rack also warrants a physical check. The tester flagged play in the steering rack inner joints during the June 2018 test at 81,238 miles, and a similar issue appeared as an advisory in June 2014 at 40,216 miles. Because this fault recurred over a four-year span, it indicates a chronic weakness in the steering geometry that may have returned given the vehicle's age and mileage.