2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · JA55 ARX

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents a clean roadworthiness status as of the most recent test on 8 October 2025 at 58,426 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable and shows no worsening mechanical faults across the available history. A failed entry on the same date at identical mileage with no defects logged indicates an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the same pattern occurred on 16 October 2023 at 50,832 miles before a pass was issued the same day. Recorded mileage sits at 58,426 against an estimated 12-year lifespan, equating to roughly 4,869 miles per year. This is low for the age. The car covered 6,326 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, then only 1,268 miles to October 2025, suggesting reduced recent use or periods of standing. The DVSA data is sparse, with no advisories or defects listed on any pass, so no wear trends on tyres, brakes, or suspension appear in the record. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the low annual mileage and likely static storage periods that accelerate rubber perishing and surface corrosion. The twin fail-and-pass entries on both 2023 and 2025 dates with zero defects imply clerical issues at the test centre, not owner neglect, yet the absence of advisories means previous keepers addressed consumables before each test. Given the clean record and light use, structural integrity and exhaust emissions require only standard verification. Confirm the car has not suffered moisture ingress or underbody rust during standing periods, and validate service history independently since the MOT alone shows no mechanical risk.