2019 Mercedes-Benz A 2.0L Petrol · GY69 LMV

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing an improving trend following a period of mechanical neglect. The most recent test in November 2025 at 53,792 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the critical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This represents a significant shift from the November 2023 failure where the car exhibited multiple faults across the suspension and braking systems. The mileage pattern is consistent with a seven-year-old premium vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 37,496 miles and November 2025 at 53,792 miles, the car covered roughly 16,000 miles, showing a steady usage profile. The relatively low mileage suggests that the drivetrain and engine components have faced moderate wear, though the history indicates that consumable components like tyres were neglected due to lack of proactive maintenance rather than high-mileage stress. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking assembly due to the 2023 failures. The tester previously flagged a damaged and twisted nearside front MacPherson strut and a split nearside front CV boot, both of which are serious mechanical concerns. While the car passed since, an inspection must ensure the strut remains straight and the CV boot is free of grease leakage. Additionally, the history of fluctuating front brakes and worn discs warrants a close check for rotor judder or thin pad material. Recurring tyre wear patterns noted in the 2022 and 2023 tests, where tyres were worn on the edges, suggest a history of poor alignment or incorrect inflation pressure. The buyer should verify the current tyre set for even wear to ensure the suspension geometry was correctly rectified after the strut replacement. The clean records from the last two annual MOT tests suggest the current owner is being more diligent with basic upkeep than previous owners.