2020 Mercedes-Benz A 2.0L Petrol · GV20 ABX

The 2026‑02‑06 MOT at 75,662 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and indicating a stable maintenance trend, as the preceding 2025‑10‑11 and 2024‑09‑04 tests also showed no failures after earlier tyre and windscreen issues were remedied. The mileage trajectory shows a marked increase relative to the vehicle’s age: from 55,551 miles in August 2023 to 69,603 miles in September 2024 (14,052 miles in 13 months), then to 74,912 miles in October 2025 (5,309 miles in 13 months) and finally to 75,662 miles in February 2026 (750 miles in four months). This rapid accumulation, combined with a high annual average of about 12,600 miles, suggests the car has been driven intensively rather than left idle. Recurring issues flagged in the record – the off‑side front inner tyre damage noted in 2024 and 2025, perished rear tyres, near‑side rear brake pads wearing thin, and earlier windscreen cracks – point to a need for close inspection of tyre condition, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake calipers and discs, and structural rust. The repeated tyre wear and brake pad thinning imply that previous owners may have neglected routine tyre rotation and brake maintenance. A buyer should therefore examine the current tyre tread depth and side‑wall integrity, verify the condition of the rear brake pads and discs for binding or uneven wear, inspect suspension components for worn bushes or cracked coil springs, and look for any signs of structural corrosion or damage that could affect long‑term durability.