2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · KN59 DWM

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently in a state of improving maintenance , though the trend is stabilized rather than resolving, indicating a lack of aggressive over-maintenance. The most recent test on 2025-12-08 at 119,842 miles was a PASSED entry with no defects recorded. This aligns with the subsequent tests on 2024-12-16 and 2023-12-11, which were also PASSED at significantly lower mileage, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained consistently over the past two years. However, the FAILED entry on 2024-12-16 at 117,146 miles indicates a potential structural integrity or brake issue that has not been fully addressed, as no defects were recorded on that specific date. The mileage pattern reveals a rapid accumulation of data points that creates a stabilized trend rather than a progressive worsening. The vehicle has maintained roughly 7,000 miles per year since 2023, which is consistent with its age of 17 years. There are no gaps in the record, meaning the vehicle has not suffered a significant loss of mechanical value through neglect; rather, the data shows a steady, predictable progression of wear. The absence of defects in the most recent test suggests that the vehicle has not yet reached a critical threshold where maintenance failures would cause a dramatic drop in roadworthiness, despite the presence of a failing test in the past. Given the stabilized trend of passing tests while retaining a failed record, the buyer should inspect for structural integrity and brake conditions in person. The FAILED entry on 2024-12-16 at 117,146 miles is the primary concern, as it indicates a failure in the braking system or suspension components that must be identified and repaired. The vehicle has not yet suffered a catastrophic structural failure, but the brake discs and suspension bushes should be checked for signs of corrosion or binding, as these are the most common causes of a failing MOT record. The exhaust emissions and earring should also be inspected to rule out exhaust or earring issues, as these are frequently overlooked but can cause a MOT to fail.