2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.3L Petrol · CH14 RSS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on January 6 2026 at 53,319 miles with no recorded defects. However, the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. The car failed a test just one day prior to this pass due to multiple safety-critical failures. While the most recent status is clean, the history shows a pattern of deferred maintenance where essential components are only addressed once they reach the point of failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,665 miles per year. There is a notable usage gap of roughly 10,000 miles between the December 2023 test at 34,817 miles and the December 2024 test at 44,847 miles. This relatively low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and suspension, but the frequency of brake and tyre failures suggests that the vehicle may not have undergone regular preventative servicing between annual testing intervals. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on recurring issues with the braking and tyre systems. The December 2024 failure highlighted that both rear brake discs and pads were significantly worn, indicating a potential neglect of rear assembly maintenance. Furthermore, the nearside front tyre has been flagged across three consecutive years for edge wear and exposed cords, which may indicate an alignment issue or a worn-out suspension bush that has not been addressed. Attention is also required regarding the electronic systems. The supplementary restraint system (SRS) warning lamp and the tyre pressure monitoring system were both reported as faulty during the January 2026 failure. While these were rectified for the subsequent pass, a buyer must verify that these faults have been properly cleared and not masked, as SRS faults can indicate potentially expensive airbag malfunctions. The presence of a missing nearside rear wheel fixing in the January 2026 failure further underscores the need to ensure all artwork bolts are torqued to specification.