2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · FL13 YTW

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 April 2026 at 71,280 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests show no advisories or mechanical faults. The upkeep pattern indicates consistent statutory compliance with no worsening condition across the observed period. Recorded mileage sits at 71,280 against a 13-year lifespan, averaging roughly 5,483 miles per year. This is low for the age. Between 15 April 2024 at 58,271 miles and 17 April 2025 at 64,562 miles the car covered 6,291 miles, then added 6,718 miles to the April 2026 test. The progression is steady with no abrupt accumulation. The MOT data is sparse and clean, showing only a failed test on 11 April 2025 that was immediately re-presented and passed six days later with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a repair gap. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's low annual use, which often masks corrosion and perished rubber through prolonged standing. The April 2025 fail with no recorded defect warrants confirmation that no latent fault was simply cleared without remedy. No recurring advisories on exhaust emissions, structural integrity, or binding calipers appear in the record. The history implies a previous owner who met test deadlines but left no margin for wear-part early warning, so a pre-purchase check of tyre sidewall condition and underbody rust is prudent.