2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · KP12 HHU

The 2026-03-25 MOT at 44,345 miles passed with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and indicating a stable maintenance trend after the 2023 failure was corrected. The earlier 2023-03-02 failure, citing outer‑edge tyre wear and incorrectly mounted near‑side rear brake pads, was remedied in subsequent tests, and no defects have been recorded since. The vehicle’s 44,345 miles represent roughly 3,168 miles per year over its 14‑year lifespan, a low usage pattern that suggests extended periods of inactivity; mileage accumulation shows a modest rise from 33,535 miles in March 2023 to 39,366 miles in April 2024 (5,831 miles), then to 42,214 miles in April 2025 (2,848 miles) and finally to 44,345 miles in March 2026 (2,131 miles), indicating no prolonged gaps but a gradual increase. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear that could cause the observed outer‑edge tyre wear, examine the brake discs and pads for correct mounting and condition, verify that the 2023 brake‑pad mounting defect was fully rectified, and check the chassis for any structural rust or corrosion, especially around the wheel arches and subframes, while also confirming the exhaust system’s integrity and the condition of the tyre tread.