2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · LS18 TFY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, having passed its most recent MOT on 3 May 2025 at 98,588 miles with no defects recorded. The absence of advisories in the last three successful tests suggests a vehicle that has been kept in a condition meeting minimum legal standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is high for an eight year old car, averaging over 12,000 miles per year. A significant jump in usage occurred between January 2022 and April 2023, where the odometer rose from 64,206 to 89,585 miles. Conversely, the car remained almost stationary between April 2023 and May 2024, recording only 7 miles of travel over a full year. This pattern of high-intensity use followed by prolonged standing can sometimes mask underlying issues or lead to battery and tyre flat-spotting. The MOT record is unusually clean, showing no recorded defects or advisories across several years. While this implies a well-maintained car, the lack of any flagged wear on consumables like brake discs, pads, or suspension bushes at nearly 100,000 miles is atypical. A buyer should manually inspect the brake pads and tyre tread depths to ensure they have not been replaced recently or are not nearing the end of their service life. Given the high mileage and the period of inactivity in 2023, a physical check of the engine oil condition and a road test to check for suspension knocks or drivetrain vibration is recommended. The lack of recorded corrosion in the MOT history is positive, but a visual inspection of the underbody remains prudent for a vehicle of this age.