2022 Mercedes-Benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive A 1.3L Petrol · JB21 JDS

The Mercedes-Benz A 180 shows a fully roadworthy status based on the sole DVSA examination dated 2 September 2025 at 13,800 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects or advisories. This single clean result establishes a stable baseline rather than a worsening or improving trend, given no prior tests appear in the supplied record. The car is a 2022 model, approximately four years old, yet shows only 13,800 miles on the odometer at the September 2025 test, equating to roughly 3,450 miles per year. Such low annual accumulation suggests light use or extended periods of inactivity since first registration. The sparse MOT data contains no gap in testing but offers just one entry, so rapid mileage jumps cannot be assessed; the clean sheet at low mileage implies the previous keeper likely covered short local journeys, though standing time may have affected rubber components and brake condition unseen by the test. With no advisories logged for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion or exhaust emissions, the official record raises no mechanical red flags. A buyer should still commission an in-person check of the braking system for binding calipers and disc surface rust, as low-mileage cars often suffer from seized handbrake mechanisms after prolonged storage. The tester flagged nothing on structural integrity, but a visual inspection of underbody and sill corrosion remains prudent given winter road salt exposure. Tyres and wiper blades show no recorded wear, yet age-related perishing of rubber may precede tread loss. The previous owner’s minimal mileage suggests basic upkeep was adequate but not rigorous; a pre-purchase inspection should confirm fluid changes and battery health.