2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.3L Petrol · 483 DTR

The vehicle presents as roadworthy following the most recent pass on 17 February 2026 at 26,030 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The February 2026 test came one day after a failure on 16 February 2026 at the same mileage, though no defects were listed on either entry. An identical pattern occurred in February 2025, where the car failed on 13 February at 22,488 miles and passed on 14 February with no defects recorded. These back-to-back fail-pass pairs with zero advisories suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than escalating mechanical decay. The odometer shows 26,030 miles against a 2019 registration, equating to roughly 3,719 miles per year. Annual increments are modest and consistent: 18,134 miles in February 2024, 22,488 in February 2025, and 26,030 in February 2026. The low yearly coverage implies light use or extended standing periods, which can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen. No rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps appear in the data, and the clean record with no advisories across three years reflects either careful storage or minimal mechanical stress. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the car. Low-mileage Mercedes of this era can hide structural corrosion on subframes and floor pans despite passing emissions and lighting checks. Suspension bushes and front coil springs warrant close examination for cracking from infrequent movement. Brake discs and calipers may show surface rust after long idle spells, so a road test should confirm no binding or pull. The repeated fail-with-no-defect entries mean the DVSA log offers no mechanical warnings; reliance on the paper trail alone would be unwise before purchase.