2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · AD63 KED

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents a stable and clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 27 February 2026 at 66,126 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of passes across the available history. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults, recurring advisories, or structural concerns, indicating the vehicle has been kept to a standard that satisfies annual statutory inspection without intervention. Annual mileage sits at a modest average of roughly 7,347 miles per year against the car's nine-year age. The records show steady accumulation: 43,544 miles in July 2022, 46,445 in March 2023, 52,134 in February 2024, 58,850 in February 2025, and 66,126 in February 2026. The step from the 2022 to 2023 entry spans eight months for only 2,901 miles, suggesting a period of lighter use, but no large gaps or sudden high-use spikes appear in the data. The clean sheet across every test implies previous keepers addressed consumables before each examination rather than letting tyres, brakes, or lamps degrade to failure. A buyer should still commission an independent physical inspection despite the unblemished record. The MOT ledger flags no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, or corrosion issues, yet the test only captures condition at a single date and misses hidden wear such as interior drivetrain fatigue or intermittent electrical faults. Given the car's age, examine subframe mounting points and sills for early structural rust, and confirm the brake fluid and coolant intervals match Mercedes-Benz schedules rather than relying solely on the pass results. The absence of advisories across five consecutive tests points to disciplined ownership, but low annual mileage can allow seals and tyres to age rather than wear. Check the date codes on the current tyres and the condition of flexible brake hoses before purchase, as these items degrade with time even when tread and function appear sound at test.