2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · LM14 XBW

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT on 19 June 2025 at 61,067 miles. This pass represents an improving trend after a period of significant instability in early 2025. While the most recent test recorded no defects, the consecutive failures in May and June 2025, occurring just 93 miles apart, indicate that the vehicle recently suffered from critical issues that were only addressed immediately before the final passing result. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. There is a clear gap in usage between the 2023 test at 43,345 miles and the 2024 test at 50,151 miles, where the car covered roughly 7,000 miles. However, the rapid accumulation of over 1,000 miles between May and June 2025 suggests a recent period of heavier use or frequent trips. Such low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and brake hardware despite the low mechanical wear on the engine. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components that likely caused the dual 2025 failures. Because the car sits for long periods, check for corroded brake calipers, seized sliders, and pitting on the discs. Inspect the suspension bushes for cracking or perishing, as age-related decay affects these regardless of mileage driven. Given the recent failures, a thorough check of the exhaust system for structural integrity and the mounting points is necessary to ensure that the issues rectified were properly repaired rather than merely masked.