2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · J9 OYB

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 21 March 2026 at 156,484 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available record, with no defects or advisories logged in any test from 2022 through to the latest examination. A failed test on the same date as the pass, with no defects recorded, points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle cleared on re-presentment the same day. Annual mileage sits at roughly 12,000 miles, above typical for a thirteen-year-old car but consistent year on year. The record shows 136,272 miles in October 2022, rising to 140,951 by October 2023, 147,624 by October 2024, and 156,484 by March 2026. That spread reflects steady use of around 8,000 to 9,000 miles in the shorter 2024 to 2026 window. The DVSA data is sparse, with only five entries and no advisories, so it offers limited insight into consumable wear or hidden corrosion between tests. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high overall mileage and age. The absence of recorded advisories does not rule out worn components that escaped the tester's threshold or developed soon after the March 2026 pass. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion warrant close checking, particularly around sills and subframes, as Mercedes units of this era can suffer unseen rust despite a clean MOT. Verify the March 2026 failure reason with the test station, and confirm in person that no outstanding mechanical faults were masked by the same-day retest.