2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Diesel · LB10 RUR

The vehicle remains roadworthy as of its most recent MOT on 2021-11-29, with no defects recorded at 74,036 miles. The maintenance trend is stable, showing no escalating mechanical or structural issues in the final two tests, despite prior failures. The 2021-11-25 failure occurred just four days before the pass, with no defects noted — suggesting the car was likely retested immediately after minor adjustments or a quick fix, rather than a systemic problem. The 2020 failures were similarly unremarkable, with no defects listed, indicating the car was not flagged for safety-critical faults during those checks. The mileage progression reveals a consistent, low annual usage pattern for a 16-year-old vehicle. From 69,893 miles in September 2018 to 74,036 miles in November 2021, the car accumulated only 4,143 miles over three years — roughly 1,380 miles per year. This is well below the typical annual mileage for a vehicle of this age, suggesting either very light use or extended periods of inactivity. The 2020-12-07 failure occurred at 72,153 miles, just seven miles before the 2020-12-14 pass — a negligible difference, reinforcing that the car was not suffering from wear-related deterioration. There are no signs of rapid mileage jumps or suspicious gaps in the record, which supports the impression of careful, low-mileage ownership. A buyer should inspect the suspension components closely, particularly the rear bushes and coil springs, as these are common wear points on A-Class models and may have been compromised during the 2020 failures, even if not recorded. The brakes should be checked for binding or uneven wear, especially since the 2021-11-25 failure occurred so close to the pass — a sign that brake calipers or discs may have been borderline. Structural integrity, including rust on the sills, wheel arches, and underbody, should be assessed, as low-mileage vehicles can still suffer from corrosion if stored in damp or coastal environments. Tyre condition and wiper blade wear should also be verified, as these are often overlooked on low-mileage cars but can degrade significantly if left unused for long periods.