2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · HT67 ABU

The 2026‑02‑10 MOT at 42,041 miles declares the car roadworthy, but the listed tyre defects – cracking and perishing sidewalls on all four wheels – constitute immediate advisories that must be corrected before further use. The record shows a stable maintenance pattern from the 2021 test through 2025, with no structural or mechanical failures; the recent tyre issues are the only recurring fault, suggesting the previous owners addressed mechanical wear promptly but have allowed tyre condition to deteriorate. Mileage accumulation is modest for an eight‑year‑old vehicle, averaging 5,255 miles per year; the increase from 33,632 miles in the 2024 test to 37,812 miles in the 2025 test (4,180 miles) and then to 42,041 miles in the 2026 test (4,229 miles) indicates a modest rise in usage rather than a sudden surge, and the earlier intervals between 2021 and 2024 show consistent growth of roughly 2,000‑2,500 miles annually, confirming a clean, uninterrupted service history. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the tyre sidewalls and tread depth, verify that the front brake discs and linings have been replaced or are within service limits, and examine the rear suspension bushes, coil springs and caliper operation for binding or excessive wear. Particular attention to the rear wheel arches and chassis rails for corrosion is advisable, given the age of the vehicle and the absence of structural defect notes in earlier tests.