2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA 2.1L Diesel · FX18 JYC

The vehicle maintains a clean roadworthiness status with a stable history of passes across all recorded tests. The most recent inspection conducted on 30 September 2023 at 4,108 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This consistency suggests that the vehicle has remained in a condition of good repair without any recurring mechanical or structural failures flagged by the tester during the recorded testing periods. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 514 miles per year. Between the March 2021 test at 2,239 miles and the September 2023 test at 4,108 miles, the car covered only 1,869 miles over thirty-nine months. This indicates the vehicle likely spent long periods sitting stationary. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often introduces specific risks related to age and material degradation that an MOT record may not fully capture. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by prolonged storage rather than mechanical wear. Low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from flat spotting on tyres and surface corrosion on brake discs due to lack of use. Inspect the rubber components, such as suspension bushes, engine mounts, and wiper blades for cracking or perish-rot. Additionally, verify the fluid levels and condition to ensure that oil and coolant have not absorbed moisture or degraded during the long intervals of inactivity.