2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · GF13 DPV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on recent testing history. The most recent MOT on 7 February 2026 at 99,570 miles passed with no defects, following a clean result in March 2025 at 94,187 miles. This sequence indicates that the vehicle has moved past the period of more frequent consumable failures seen in its earlier years. The current trend shows a well-maintained vehicle that is meeting all statutory requirements without the presence of advisories or failures in the last four years. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical usage pattern for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,659 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 19,262 miles in 2015 to the current 99,570 miles. There are no significant gaps in usage or periods of prolonged inactivity that would suggest the vehicle has sat idle for extended periods. The consistent annual mileage suggests regular road use, which generally helps prevent issues like seized brake calipers or perished rubber components often found in low-use vehicles. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and tyre wear patterns. Historical failures in February 2022 for thin rear brake pads and October 2018 for pitted front discs and thin pads suggest that while the vehicle is currently passing, the braking components are a recurring maintenance item. The 2016 record noted uneven wear on the inner edges of the rear tyres and a buckled front wheel rim, which may indicate previous issues with suspension geometry or alignment. While recent tests are clean, the history of tyre-related failures, including structural bulges in 2017 and tread depth issues in 2019 and 2021, suggests that the owner has historically been reactive to consumable wear. A thorough check of the current tyre condition and the integrity of the suspension bushes and shock absorbers is advised to ensure that the previous alignment issues have been fully resolved. No evidence of structural corrosion or serious mechanical degradation appears in the documented history.