2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · KL18 MXS

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status following a successful pass in July 2025 at 55,949 miles. This represents an improving maintenance trend after a period of significant neglect observed in mid-2024. While the 2024 test revealed multiple safety failures related to tyres and brakes, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that the owner addressed the mechanical faults to bring the car back to a passing standard. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-intensity urban use, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year over eight years. There is a notable gap in records between May 2023 and June 2024, where the vehicle covered over 17,000 miles in just thirteen months. This sudden spike in usage likely correlates with the failure of the brake pads and tyre components noted during that period. The 2022 test at 23,978 miles highlighted perished tyres, suggesting the vehicle may have suffered from long periods of standing previously despite the low annual mileage. A buyer should perform a close inspection of the nearside rear wheel bearing, as the tester flagged slight play in this component during 2024. Although the 2025 test passed without defects, bearing wear can progress rapidly once play begins. The front brake system should also be checked for remaining life, as the pads were flagged as thin during the 2024 failure. Given the history of perished rubber and structural tyre bulges, a thorough check of the current tyre condition and sidewalls is essential to ensure no new cracking or damage has occurred since the last MOT.