2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · AE67 PWK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a clear trend of improving maintenance standards. The most recent inspection conducted on 11 July 2025 at 70,447 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed, and the car is currently operating in a clean state according to the DVSA testing criteria. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual use for its age, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. Between the July 2024 test and the July 2025 test, the vehicle covered 2,738 miles, representing a steady usage of roughly 3,000 miles annually. This consistent interval suggests regular road use rather than long periods of standing, which generally benefits the health of engine seals, batteries, and suspension components that can dry out or seize during inactivity. A buyer should pay specific attention to the history from the July 2022 test at 61,987 miles, which flagged an oil leak and significant tyre wear on the nearside side. While the subsequent tests passed without further mention, a physical inspection is required to ensure the oil leak was professionally rectified rather than merely masked by cleaning the undertray. The 2022 advisory regarding uneven tyre wear suggests a potential alignment issue at that time; the buyer should verify that a professional wheel alignment was performed following those replacements. Given the clean records over the last three years, the primary focus should remain on verifying the absence of new recurring faults in the suspension bushes, brake system, or structural corrosion.