2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · GV68 NTL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT just three days ago at 96,834 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a persistent pattern of neglecting basic consumable items. While the car passes the mechanical safety checks, the recurring presence of tyres worn to the legal limit across multiple testing years indicates that the previous owners only addressed these issues when they became a point of failure, rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent and high, averaging approximately 13,800 miles per year over its seven-year life. Between the June 2024 and June 2026 tests, the vehicle covered 16,323 miles in a short twenty-month period, suggesting regular and likely heavy motorway or commuter use. The failure in January 2024 for an inoperative driver's airbag at 79,057 miles represents a significant lapse in safety-critical maintenance, though this was rectified prior to the June test later that year. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension and alignment geometry, as the record shows uneven wear on the front tyres recorded in 2023, 2024, and 2026. The 2023 advisory regarding the nearside front shock absorber misting oil suggests the beginning of a seal failure that may have worsened over 25,000 miles. Given the high mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, control arms, and brake discs is essential to ensure that high-wear components have not reached the point of requiring immediate replacement.