2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · KS58 LTK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a consistent pass record over the last four years. The most recent test in April 2025 at 109,759 miles resulted in no recorded defects, following an initial failure on the same day that showed no specific faults, likely indicating an administrative error or a sensor-related issue that was immediately rectified. Since 2022, the car has cleared its annual inspections without any flagged mechanical failures or structural advisories. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. Between April 2022 at 83,519 miles and April 2025 at 109,759 miles, the car covered 26,240 miles, representing a steady usage of roughly 8,700 miles annually. This lower rate of travel generally reduces wear on heavy drivetrain components and engine internals, though it increases the risk of rubber-based components degrading due to age rather than mechanical friction. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the history, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the common failure points for the W169 chassis that do not always trigger an MOT failure. Inspect the rear subframe and wheel arches for significant corrosion, as these areas are prone to structural rot on older Mercedes. You should also check the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from rubber becoming brittle over decades. While the record is clean, verify the brake fluid condition and check for signs of binding calipers to ensure the vehicle has not been neglected between periods of standing.