2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · KJ69 OVS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent MOT test in October 2025 at 56,627 miles resulted in a pass following a failure just three miles prior. This failure involved an offside rear tyre fitted inside out and a nearside front tyre reaching the legal limit. While the vehicle has passed, the recurring issues suggest the owner only addresses mechanical and safety faults when prompted by a testing failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per year. There is a clear gap of 12,264 miles between the October 2023 and November 2024 tests, and another 10,645 miles between late 2024 and late 2025. This steady usage suggests regular road driving rather than long periods ofກັບ, which generally benefits engine components, though the lack of recorded service history makes it difficult to verify oil change intervals. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and alignment due to the repeated reports of tyres worn on the edge in 2023 and 2025. This wear pattern often indicates worn bushes, faulty shocks, or incorrect geometry that requires professional adjustment. Furthermore, the 2023 failure regarding an inoperative Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) indicates a past electronic or sensor fault that was cleared or repaired. A diagnostic scan is necessary to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the engine management system that could trigger future performance issues.