2018 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · KE68 CWX

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state following a successful MOT on 09 May 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable, despite a single mechanical failure just one day prior to that test. The failure at 52,408 miles identified a worn offside suspension arm ball joint, which was promptly addressed as the vehicle passed the subsequent re-test at 52,409 miles with no further defects recorded. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-mileage profile, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year over the eight-year period. Between September 2022 at 37,645 miles and May 2025 at 52,409 miles, the car covered 14,764 miles, indicating regular annual use. The gaps between tests are standard, suggesting the vehicle has not been subject to long periods of inactivity, which typically reduces the level of wear on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage counterparts. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension to ensure the replacement of the ball joint was completed to standard and that no other bushes or arm components are developing play. While the history is clean of structural corrosion or-related issues, the low mileage nature of the car warrants a check for rubber degradation or brake surface pitting if the use was infrequent. Given the recent suspension repair, a thorough check of the steering geometry and tyre alignment is prudent to confirm the fix did not result in uneven wear.